Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2018)
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
CarHunch analysed 12,571 real MOT records for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Range Rover Sport diesel version is genuinely reliable, with an 87% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%—but petrol models lag at 82.2%, and the hybrid electric variant is notably weaker at 76.3%. About one in six vehicles (15.9%) have experienced a dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is worth factoring into your insurance and maintenance planning.
At 43,657 miles median mileage for a six-year-old vehicle, these cars have been used reasonably but not hammered, yet they still average 0.56 failures and 3.8 advisories per test—suggesting electrics, suspension, and brake components need watchful attention as they age. If you're buying one, go diesel if possible, budget for regular advisory work to prevent failures, and get a full service history check before committing.
What to check before buying a 2018 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.
- 📄 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 (72%) | 9,107 | 87% | 0.6 |
| Petrol (17%) | 2,105 | 82.2% | 0.47 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (11%) | 1,353 | 76.3% | 0.42 |
| Electric Diesel (0%) | 3 | 58.3% | 0.67 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 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 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles fall between 33,792 and 54,724 miles.
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 10,018 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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