Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2015–2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 Petrol Automatic L494. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Rattle or knocking from the front/top of the engine on startup or idle, rough running, engine light, or it may show few warning signs before failure.
Be there for a cold start if possible, then let it idle quietly for the first minute.
£4,500
Wet carpets, damp headlining, water from grab handles or pillars, musty smell, condensation, or random electrical faults after rain.
Inspect drain joints and roof cassette connections.
£900
Rattle from the front/top of the engine, often changing when revved; noise may reduce if the supercharger belt is removed for testing.
Differentiate from timing-chain noise first.
£1,600
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2015–2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 Petrol Automatic L494, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
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.
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.
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.
Or enter the vehicle manually