Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?

Based on MOT data from 12,571 vehicles, the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2018)

12,571 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.6% first-time pass rate

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

CarHunch analysed 12,571 real MOT records for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (90.6%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.56

Over 5.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

44k

Middle half: 34k–55k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 12,571 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 12,571 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (72%)	9,107	90.3%	0.6
Petrol (17%)	2,105	91.3%	0.47
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (11%)	1,353	91.8%	0.42

Colour Breakdown

Based on 148,676 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 37.4%

55,602

Grey 23.8%

35,437

White 11.5%

17,065

Blue 10%

14,876

Silver 7.7%

11,496

Red 5.6%

8,297

Green 1.3%

1,950

Gold 1.3%

1,936

Brown 0.6%

946

Bronze 0.4%

657

Orange 0.2%

348

Yellow 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

43,657

typical

33,792

low mileage

54,724

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles fall between 33,792 and 54,724 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 33,792 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 33,792–54,724 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sports sit.

⚠ Over 73,877 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sports are 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

5.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.56

Avg failures per vehicle

3.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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