Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Land 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 2014 Land 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 2014 Land 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.

How many 2014 Land Rover Sport vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

30% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2014 Land Rover Sport reliable?

Based on MOT data from 171 vehicles, the 2014 Land Rover Sport has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Land Rover Sport?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Land Rover Sport are: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (42% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (32.6% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (29.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Land 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 Sport (2014)

171 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.1% first-time pass rate

2014 Land Rover Sport

CarHunch analysed 171 real MOT records for the 2014 Land 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 2014 Land Rover Sport passes its MOT first time in 87.1% of cases, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid foundation. However, nearly one in three of these vehicles (30.4%) has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making it a real buyer concern — you'll want a pre-purchase inspection to spot structural or brake issues before committing.

These Sportss are running at a modest 65,188 miles median, suggesting they've been moderately used for their age, and the 1.37 average failures per test points to recurring maintenance needs rather than catastrophic problems. The high advisory count of 9.5 per vehicle indicates a pattern of wear items and minor issues, so budget for regular servicing and expect to address suspension, exhaust, and minor electrical gremlins over ownership.

We have limited data for the 2014 Land Rover Sport — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

87.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

30.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.37

Over 9.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

65k

Middle half: 51k–78k

For context

These stats describe 171 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 171 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 42%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 29.8%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 22.7%

Oil leak, but not excessive

Lighting 16.6%

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 12.2%

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Based on MOT data from 171 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 30.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 (95%)	163	87.2%	1.37

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Land 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.

65,188

typical

50,860

low mileage

78,043

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Land Rover Sport vehicles fall between 50,860 and 78,043 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 50,860 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.

✓ 50,860–78,043 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Land Rover Sports sit.

⚠ Over 105,358 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Land Rover Sport — Still on the Road

Most 2014 Land Rover Sports are still being driven.

134 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.37

Avg failures per vehicle

9.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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