2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Diesel and Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Fuel pump and front differential failures
The fuel pump and front differential can both fail without warning and leave the car stranded.
At the viewing: Ask whether either has been replaced, with invoices.
Source: Carbuyer: used Range Rover Sport buying guide (2005-2013)
- All engines
Engine system fault warning
An 'engine system fault' message can mean expensive electrical faults.
At the viewing: Make sure no warning messages show.
Source: Carbuyer: used Range Rover Sport buying guide (2005-2013)
- Some cars
Recalls: brake servo, fuel pump, seatbelts, gearbox park
Recalls covered rear seatbelts and the automatic's park function (built Aug to Sept 2005), wheel weights that could damage sensors and hoses (2006), and brake servo and fuel pump faults (2009).
At the viewing: Ask a Land Rover dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
Source: Carbuyer: used Range Rover Sport buying guide (2005-2013)
- All engines
Steering wheel vibration
Some cars vibrate through the steering wheel. A Land Rover garage may be able to fit a damper.
At the viewing: Feel for vibration at speed.
Source: Carbuyer: used Range Rover Sport buying guide (2005-2013)
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Other years
Every year of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 119 | Tyres 14% |
| 2022 | 5,013 | Tyres 21% |
| 2021 | 14,056 | Tyres 19% |
| 2020 | 23,154 | Tyres 19% |
| 2019 | 33,812 | Tyres 21% |
| 2018 | 32,279 | Tyres 20% |
| 2017 | 30,514 | Brakes 22% |
| 2016 | 32,318 | Brakes 23% |
| 2015 | 32,318 | Brakes 25% |
| 2014 | 25,749 | Brakes 25% |
| 2013 | 19,068 | Brakes 29% |
| 2011 | 15,915 | Brakes 32% |
| 2010 | 16,280 | Brakes 33% |
| 2009 | 13,067 | Brakes 36% |
| 2008 | 12,656 | Brakes 36% |
| 2007 | 15,427 | Brakes 36% |
| 2006 | 16,549 | Brakes 37% |
| 2005 | 9,928 | Suspension 36% |