Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?

Based on MOT data from 7,014 vehicles, the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.8%, 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 2020 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 (2020)

7,014 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.8% first-time pass rate

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

CarHunch analysed 7,014 real MOT records for the 2020 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 2020 Range Rover Sport passes its MOT at 84.4%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, with diesel versions performing strongest at 86.9%—though petrol and hybrid variants are only slightly weaker at 82.1% and 81.6% respectively. Dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 9.5%, so this isn't a safety concern for most buyers.

These vehicles are averaging just 37,000 miles at test time, which is typical for their age and suggests owners aren't pushing them hard. Most will need minor attention rather than major work, with an average of 0.32 failures and 2.0 advisories per test—expect routine items like wear indicators and trim issues rather than structural problems. Before buying, request the full MOT history to check whether failures cluster around specific systems; if you're choosing between fuel types, the diesel engines show the most reliable track record.

The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

91.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.32

Over 3.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

37k

Middle half: 29k–47k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.8% 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 2 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 7,014 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 7,014 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.5% 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 (51%)	3,549	91.5%	0.35
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (27%)	1,924	92.1%	0.29
Petrol (22%)	1,541	92.2%	0.29

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 2020 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.

37,002

typical

28,668

low mileage

47,014

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles fall between 28,668 and 47,014 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 28,668 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.

✓ 28,668–47,014 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sports sit.

⚠ Over 63,468 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sports are still on the road.

Strong survival — 5,706 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.32

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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