Ranked #61 car in the UK · SUV · 12,670 units sold last year

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Range Rover Sport spans the L494 (2013-2022) and the all-new L461 (2022 on) - the more driver-focused, slightly smaller sibling to the full Range Rover. UK cars are petrol, diesel and powerful plug-in hybrids. It pairs genuine off-road and towing ability with a fast, luxurious on-road manner, and looks the part - though, like all big JLR cars, electrical and air-suspension health needs checking.

Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Photo: Vauxford via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Body
SUV
Years
2018–2026
Fuel
Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in Hybrid
Economy
28 mpg

combined

Insurance
Group 30

The short version

54/100

Forecourt score

Value 70 · Reliability 54 · Insurance 22

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport holds its value well and is dearer to run than most. Its MOT-based reliability is good, 74 out of 100, ahead of 54% of the cars we track. On three-year value retention it ranks better than 70% of models.

The Forecourt score blends how this car ranks against the catalogue on value retention, reliability and insurance cost (weighted 40/40/20). Higher is better; running cost is not yet folded in.

Pick your version

Estimates are tuned to the version you choose.

Fuel

Diesel · 2997cc

Power

350 ps

Drivetrain

AWD

Cam drive

Chain

Quoted MPG

36 mpg

The volume Range Rover Sport. 3.0L straight-six diesel with mHEV, 350 PS, 700 Nm, 8-speed ZF, AWD, air suspension. 5.8s 0-62. Dynamic HSE adds 22-inch wheels, Meridian audio, premium leather. The all-rounder.

Tell us about the one you're looking at

2023
20182026
29,505 mi
0Expected: 29,505180k
good
PoorFairGoodExcellent

Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical car.

Remembered as you browse other cars.

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Estimated market value

How we got this number — click for the breakdown, or to challenge it.

£59,400

Range £51,250£68,050

medium confidence

When new (2023)£84,500Age-based value£54,080Mileage adjustment+£0Condition & region-£7Market calibration+£7,977Forecourt price£62,050Private sale£56,750Part-exchange£49,950
Holdthis 3-year-old

Fair value — depreciation is moderating.

At 29,505 miles it’s about the ~33,894 typical for a 3-year-old.

Seen one for sale?

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A data-led guide from the depreciation curve, UK parc trend and reliability — not financial advice.

The depreciation curve

How a 2023-registration Land Rover Range Rover Sport loses value over time.

What it costs to own

Over

Based on the 2023 car with 29,505 miles you entered above — worth about £59,400 today — here is the cost of owning it for the next 5 years, at roughly 9,835 miles a year.

5-year total

£31,530

Per year

£6,306

All-in per mile

£0.64

Fuel per mile

24.9p

Depreciation£8,949
Fuel / energy£12,236
Servicing£2,570
Road tax£975
Insurance£6,800

Uses current UK pump and home-charging prices (DESNZ weekly), typical-driver insurance and manufacturer service intervals. "Fuel per mile" is just the energy input — so an EV at ~9p and a diesel at ~22p make running-cost comparison direct. A guide; your own costs will vary.

How it compares

Where this car ranks against the 340 vehicles in our index — higher is better.

Holds its valuebetter than 70%
Reliabilitybetter than 54%
Fuel economybetter than 6%
Cheap to insurebetter than 22%

Percentile rank across our full index. A measure is shown only where the data spreads meaningfully across the index.

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or EV?

How the available versions compare on price, running cost, and the headaches each tends to develop.

D250 / D300 / D350 diesel

Best non-PHEV Range Rover Sport. D350 the volume seller — 350 PS, 700 Nm, effortless. Better dynamics than predecessor L494, much better-finished cabin. Air suspension + rear-wheel steering = remarkable agility for the size.

New price
£92,000
Annual fuel / energy
£2,200
3-yr depreciation
44%

Watch for

  • ·Air suspension faults reported on some early L461 (warranty-fixed)
  • ·InControl OTA updates required first 12 months
  • ·AdBlue sensor failures (typical diesel)

P440e / P460e / P510e / P550e PHEV

Segment-leading PHEV electric range (70+ mi WLTP). The Range Rover Sport that makes economic sense for fleets. 5-8% BIK on £100k car = £400-700/month tax cost. P460e the sweet spot; P550e the performance pick.

New price
£100,000
Annual fuel / energy
£1,900
3-yr depreciation
46%

Watch for

  • ·PHEV charging-related faults on some early units (battery cell balancing)
  • ·PHEV weight reduces dynamics vs non-PHEV (extra 250-300 kg)
  • ·Boot floor higher than non-PHEV

P530 V8 / SV

P530 is BMW's S68 V8 in a Range Rover body — fast and characterful but thirsty. SV at £170k+ is in Cayenne Turbo GT / G-Wagon AMG territory. Both depreciate hard. Better leased than bought.

New price
£130,000
Annual fuel / energy
£3,200
3-yr depreciation
47%

Watch for

  • ·BMW S68 V8 still proving itself — cooling system known issue in BMW applications
  • ·Brake wear quick if driven hard
  • ·V8 fuel pump occasional issue (campaign-fixed)

Fuel/energy costs based on this week’s UK averages (w/c 22/06/2026) · Petrol 153.3p/L, Diesel 172.5p/L, Electricity 27.0p/kWh · DESNZ

Estimated insurance

Group 30 of 50 (upper-mid — pricier to insure) · Comprehensive · 3 years NCB

Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this car, by driver age band and risk profile. Pick the combination closest to your circumstances.

3 years
0 yearsBaseline: 3 years15+
Risk profile:

Estimated annual premium · typical, age 33-39

£1,360/ year

Roughly £113 per month

Typical

Average UK driver — 3 years NCB, average postcode, no recent claims.
Age bandLower riskTypicalHigher risk
Age 17-25£3,101£3,876£5,039
Age 26-32£1,618£1,904£2,323
Age 33-39Selected£1,197£1,360£1,605
Age 40-49£1,016£1,129£1,309
Age 50+£906£1,006£1,188

How we estimate this

Indicative annual comprehensive premium estimates. The 'Typical' figure represents an average UK driver in each age band; Lower and Higher risk show the realistic spread driven by factors UK insurers legitimately price on (postcode, occupation, claims history, NCB, voluntary excess, modifications). Based on 10,000 miles/yr, £250 voluntary excess, and the no-claims bonus selected above. Always get individual quotes before buying.

Expected annual costs

Adjust the annual mileage to match how you'll actually use the car. Insurance is what you selected above (age 33-39, typical risk, 3 yrs NCB).

9,835 mi/yr
2,000UK avg for this model: 9,83530,000

Routine service

£290

Annual main-dealer service

Major service

£280

Every 2 years, annualised

Road tax

£195

Standard rate, post year-one

Fuel

£1,850

28 mpg, £1.49/L

Insurance

£1,360

Age 33-39, group 30

Clean-air zones

ULEZ compliant
  • Plug-in Hybrid variants are compliant with London ULEZ and all UK clean-air zones.
  • All petrol variants meet Euro 4 standards and are ULEZ compliant.
  • All diesel variants meet Euro 6 standards and are ULEZ compliant.

Based on London ULEZ standards — Birmingham, Bath, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow and other UK clean-air zones generally follow the same rules.

Total expected£3,975 / year

Excludes depreciation and unscheduled repairs (see next section).

Unexpected costs

What out-of-warranty repairs typically run, by mileage band. Your selected mileage is highlighted.

0-30k miles

£120

per year · low risk

30-60k miles

£360

per year · low risk

60-100k miles

£780

per year · medium risk

100k+ miles

£1,350

per year · high risk

Tyres

215/65 R17 · 235/55 R18 · 235/50 R19

What a full set of four will cost you (including fit and balance), and which brand each tier of buyer should pick. A typical set lasts about 24,000 miles.

Budget

£400

set of 4, fitted · £85 per tyre

Mid-range

£580

set of 4, fitted · £130 per tyre

Premium

£840

set of 4, fitted · £195 per tyre

What to fit

Optional extras worth paying for

Factory options ranked by how much of their original cost they recover at resale. Anything above 70% return tends to make money back; below 40% is paying for your own enjoyment.

OptionNew costAdded used valueReturn

Tow bar (factory-fit)

Niche, but the buyers who want one will pay for it.

£650£45069%

Parking sensors & reversing camera

Near-expected now — its absence costs more than its presence returns.

£500£30060%

Heated seats / cold-weather pack

£450£20044%

Adaptive / matrix LED headlights

£900£40044%

Metallic or premium paint

Almost universal — an unusual colour is the bigger resale risk.

£600£20033%

Panoramic / opening roof

£1,100£35032%

Advanced driver-assistance pack

£1,500£45030%

Larger alloy wheels

£700£20029%

Premium sound system

£800£20025%

Parts most likely to fail

Drawn from owner reports and warranty data. Filtered for relevance to 29,505 miles.

Watch now

Failure typically happens around your current mileage.

Upcoming

A known weak point — but you haven't reached its usual mileage yet.

Already due

Past its usual failure mileage. Either already fixed, or about to.

Tyres & wheelsUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £80-£500medium severityParts high

Recorded in 7.5% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 1,620,545 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

BrakesUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £150-£500medium severityParts high

Recorded in 7.5% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 1,620,545 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

SuspensionUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £150-£450medium severityParts high

Recorded in 6.1% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 1,620,545 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Lighting & signallingUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £15-£120low severityParts high

Recorded in 4.8% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 1,620,545 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Driver's viewUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £60-£300low severityParts high

Recorded in 1.9% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 1,620,545 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Identification & otherUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £20-£150low severityParts high

Recorded in 2.0% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 1,620,545 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

"Parts low/medium/high" indicates how easy the replacement part is to source — discontinued or specialist parts mean longer workshop time and bigger bills.

Safety rating

Euro NCAP's independent crash-test rating for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, from its 2022 assessment.

5/5
TEST YEAR2022
Rating expired (test protocol superseded)

The Range Rover Sport shares much in common with the Range Rover.

Independent crash-test data from Euro NCAP. Star ratings reflect the test protocol of the year shown — newer protocols are stricter, so a 5-star from 2024 represents a higher bar than a 5-star from 2014.

MOT outlook

How this model fares at its MOT as it ages — from 1,654,121 real DVSA test records.

MOT pass rate by age

A 3-year-old Range Rover Sport passes its MOT 86.5% of the time; by 22 years that has slipped to 64.3%. The y-axis is zoomed to this model’s range so the trend is readable.

Longevity

1%of 21-year-old examples are still taxed and on the road — a useful read on how well the model lasts.

From 6,490 vehicles registered in 2005.

Survival by registration year

25%50%75%100%20052026

Each point is one registration cohort. Older cars on the left, newer on the right. A flatter line means the model holds up over time; a steep drop means cohorts disappear from UK roads faster.

What’s on the road

The fuel-type split of every Range Rover Sport currently MOT’d in the UK. From 162,191 vehicles.

  • Diesel 82.1%
  • Petrol 12.4%
  • Hybrid 5.2%

Common MOT failures by mileage

The defect categories this Range Rover Sport fails on most often, and how the failure rate climbs as the miles add up — from the same DVSA test records.

Category0-30k30-60k60-100k100k+
Tyres & wheels4%5%6%8%
Brakes2%3%6%8%
Suspension1%1%4%6%
Lighting & signalling1%1%2%5%
Driver's view1%2%2%2%
Identification & other1%1%2%2%

Share of MOT tests in each mileage band with at least one defect in that category. The peak band for each is highlighted.

Typical mileage by age

The average odometer reading for a Range Rover Sport at MOT, by age — measured from the same DVSA records, not assumed. A useful yardstick for whether a given car has done more or fewer miles than its age suggests.

  • 0 yr58,839
  • 1 yr35,705
  • 2 yr29,634
  • 3 yr33,894
  • 4 yr43,271
  • 5 yr52,375
  • 6 yr61,216
  • 7 yr69,808
  • 8 yr78,103
  • 9 yr86,089
  • 10 yr93,595
  • 11 yr100,855

Mean recorded mileage at MOT by vehicle age, from DVSA test records (ages with at least 10 tests shown).

Reliability

74/ 100

Good

Composite of MOT pass rate, defect prevalence and cohort survival from 1,620,545 tests — high confidence.

MOT outlook · age 5 years

84%first-time pass rate

42th percentileBelow catalogue average

Based on 169,240 MOT tests · ranked against 248 catalogue models with comparable data

Where this car sits in the catalogue

0%50%90%

Pass-rate distribution across 248 catalogue models

Things owners say

  • 01The diesels are the towing and high-mileage choice; the P400e/P440e PHEVs offer real EV range for the size.
  • 02Air suspension and complex electronics are the known cost areas - buy on history and a thorough inspection.
  • 03The L461 is a big step on for cabin quality and tech; the L494 is the value used buy if checked carefully.

Safety recalls

Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.

Check on GOV.UK

Opens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.

Theft risk

A general indicator from UK 2025 theft data and this car’s characteristics — not a prediction for any one vehicle.

Whole-car theft

Higher

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a long-standing target for thieves (UK 2025 data). Keyless entry on later cars makes relay theft the usual method.

Parts theft

Higher

Hybrid versions are a catalytic-converter target — a hybrid cat is rich in precious metals and can be cut out in about a minute.

Worth doing

  • Keep keys in a Faraday pouch and away from the front door to block relay attacks.
  • A catalytic-converter guard or forensic marking makes a hybrid far less appealing to cut.
  • A visible steering lock is a cheap, strong deterrent on a frequently-targeted car.

Clean-air zones

Whether driving a Land Rover Range Rover Sport into a UK clean-air zone will cost you anything. Rules use the same Euro standard across most zones — petrol from 2006 and diesel from 2015 onwards are exempt; pure electric is always exempt.

Charging zones for cars

CityAreaDaily chargeLikely outcome
LondonAll of Greater London (within the M25)£12.50
Likely exempt
Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
BirminghamInside the A4540 Middleway£8.00
Likely exempt
Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
BristolCity centre and part of the Portway£9.00
Likely exempt
Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
GlasgowCity centre
Likely exempt
Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
EdinburghCity centre
Likely exempt
Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
AberdeenCity centre
Likely exempt
Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
DundeeCity centre
Likely exempt
Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.

Zones that don't charge private cars

  • BathCity centre (Private cars and motorbikes are not charged).
  • BradfordOuter ring road and the Aire Valley (Private cars are not charged).
  • SheffieldInside the A61 inner ring road (Private cars are not charged).
  • Newcastle & GatesheadCity centres and the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh bridges (Private cars are not charged).
  • PortsmouthPart of the city centre (Applies to taxis, PHVs, buses, coaches and HGVs only).

Model-level guidance only. To check a specific registration, use the official gov.uk clean-air zone checker. Zone charges and boundaries are set by local councils and change over time.

Servicing & the dealer network

How well-supported Land Rover is across the UK — a practical read on how easy servicing, parts and warranty work will be to find.

Franchised UK dealers

~110

Large network

Premium SUV

Network size relative to the UK's largest (Land Rover is 2.4% of all franchised outlets)

Servicing, parts and warranty work are easy to find UK-wide, and most independent garages know the brand well — which keeps maintenance competitive.

For context, the UK has roughly 4,500 franchised car-dealer outlets in total, plus about 15,500 independent garages.

Approximate figures, curated from public UK industry sources (NFDA, Car Dealer Magazine). Franchised networks shrink year on year — these indicate network size, not an exact count.

Dimensions & weight

Length

4,600 mm

Width

1,880 mm

Height

1,650 mm

Kerb weight

1,750 kg

Boot

500–1,600 L

Fuel tank

60 L

How many are still out there

Of every Land Rover Range Rover Sport ever registered in the UK, this is what's actively on the road, parked off the road on a SORN, or gone for good.

Total ever registered

163,291

Currently taxed & on road

147,054

90% of all registered

SORN (off road)

16,237

10% of all registered

Scrapped or exported

0

UK fleet trend — 2014 to 2025

+3.8% vs 2024
74,084147,054

Source: DfT VEH0124 vehicle licensing statistics (year-end 2025) · Updated 1 Jul 2026

Common questions

Land Rover Range Rover Sport, answered

Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport ULEZ compliant?
Most petrol Land Rover Range Rover Sports from 2006 and diesels from September 2015 meet the Euro standards for London ULEZ and other UK clean-air zones, so they are generally exempt from the daily charge. Pure-electric versions are always exempt.
What insurance group is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport in?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport sits in insurance group 30 of 50. Your actual premium still depends on age, postcode, annual mileage and no-claims history.
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
Our reliability score for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is 74 out of 100 (good), derived from DVSA MOT records, with a first-time MOT pass rate of about 84% at the reference age.
What economy does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport get?
Expect roughly around 28 mpg combined for a typical Land Rover Range Rover Sport, based on official figures and our running-cost model. Real-world figures vary with driving style, load and conditions.
What are the common problems on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
On the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, the issues that come up most by mileage include Tyres & wheels, Brakes and Suspension. The section above breaks down each one with its typical mileage, repair cost and severity.
How many Land Rover Range Rover Sports are on UK roads?
About 147,054 Land Rover Range Rover Sports are currently taxed and on the road in the UK, from DfT vehicle-licensing data.

Same underpinnings

Built on the JLR D7 / MLA platform

Longitudinal-engine platform for the larger Range Rover models, Discovery, Velar and Jaguar F-Pace. Different badges, often substantially different residuals, but broadly the same mechanicals and repair cost profile.

Jaguar Land Rover Modular Longitudinal Architecture · JLR

Common questions

Land Rover Range Rover Sport, answered from the data

Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport scores 74/100 on Forecourt's MOT-based reliability measure, ahead of 42% of the cars we track. That is computed from 1,654,121 real DVSA MOT test results.
How much does a used Land Rover Range Rover Sport cost?
A 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport with around 29,505 miles is worth roughly £59,400 today (typical range £53,650–£65,150). Dealer forecourt prices sit higher and part-exchange offers lower; newer or lower-mileage examples cost more.
How quickly does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport depreciate?
A new Land Rover Range Rover Sport typically loses about 36% of its value over the first three years, then depreciates more slowly. Buying at three to five years old avoids the steepest part of the curve.
What insurance group is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport sits in insurance group 30 of 50 — the middle of the scale. Exact premiums depend on the trim (some versions sit a few groups higher or lower), your age, postcode and no-claims history.
What goes wrong on a used Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The most common age-related issues we track for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport are: tyres & wheels (typically around over 100k miles, £80-£500 to put right); brakes (typically around over 100k miles, £150-£500 to put right); suspension (typically around over 100k miles, £150-£450 to put right). A full service history and a recent MOT with no advisories are the best protection.
What does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport cost to run?
Expect around 28 mpg combined, £195 a year in road tax, about £290 for a standard annual service. The full cost-of-ownership table above breaks this down per year and per mile for the exact year and mileage you choose.

Answers are generated from this car's Forecourt data — DVSA MOT records, DfT licensing statistics and our valuation model — and update with the weekly data refresh.

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