Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2017)
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
CarHunch analysed 11,111 real MOT records for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Range Rover Sport passes its MOT on first attempt at 88.9%, nearly 9 points above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid result—but nearly a quarter of these vehicles (24.8%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so structural or safety issues warrant close inspection on any used example you're considering. Petrol models do slightly better at 91.1% versus diesel at 88.7%, though the difference is marginal.
These cars are running at a median of 49,814 miles for their age, which is typical for the market, yet they're averaging 0.86 failures and 6.0 advisories per test—a higher advisory count suggests wear-and-tear items like suspension, brakes, and trim are common maintenance points. Before committing to purchase, have a pre-buy inspection focus on the undercarriage, suspension bushes, and any history of water ingress, as these recurring advisory themes point to where problems cluster on the model.
What to check before buying a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (89%) | 9,847 | 88.7% | 0.88 |
| Petrol (11%) | 1,246 | 91.1% | 0.67 |
| Electric Diesel (0%) | 9 | 90.2% | 0.78 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 8 | 96.1% | 0.25 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles fall between 39,113 and 61,943 miles.
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 9,595 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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