2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport · 19,475 MOT tests
2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliability
2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sports fail 26.8% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 17 Range Rover Sport years (19,475 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Range Rover Sports: 17.7%)
- 26.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Range Rover Sports: 17.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 114,968
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,475
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (46% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.9%
- Brakes8.9%
- Suspension7.9%
- Tyres5.9%
- Body, chassis and structure5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.22%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.08%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 1.99%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.79%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.79%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wheel bearing has excessive play 1.42%
A worn wheel bearing can fail, causing noise, tyre wear or a loose wheel, so it needs urgent repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.39%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.28%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.73%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.04%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Range Rover Sport year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sports fail 26.8% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 17 Range Rover Sport years (19,475 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT?
Most often rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.22% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.08% of tests), position lamp not working (1.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport shows 114,968 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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