Should I buy a 2013–2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

Crankshaft / Main Bearing Failure

Deep rumbling or knocking from low in the engine, especially when accelerating; oil warning light or sudden cut-out can follow.

How to check

Start from cold, let it idle, then accelerate gently and again uphill or under moderate load with the windows down.

Estimated Repair Cost

£8,000

2High Likelihood

EGR Valve / EGR Cooler Failure

Engine warning light, restricted performance, rough idle, flat acceleration or repeated limp mode.

How to check

Drive from low speed with light and medium throttle after the engine has warmed up.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,200

3High Likelihood

Air Suspension Leaks / Compressor Wear

One corner sitting low, slow height changes, suspension fault messages or a harsh ride after startup.

How to check

Start the car after it has been parked, let it settle, then drive over a few small bumps and use the normal height controls if fitted.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,400

MOT Failure Rate

0%5%10%15%20%0–20,000 miles: 7.3% (2,481 failed / 34,182 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 11.5% (18,844 failed / 164,248 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 13.5% (23,491 failed / 173,468 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 15.4% (18,999 failed / 123,760 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 17.2% (12,248 failed / 71,382 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 18.1% (5,773 failed / 31,938 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 18.7% (2,199 failed / 11,776 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 18.6% (704 failed / 3,781 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 19.7% (239 failed / 1,213 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 17.9% (67 failed / 375 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2013–2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494

Land Rover Range Rover Sport buying questions

Is a 2013–2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2013–2022)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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