Used Land Rover Range Rover Sport

What to know before buying: Land Rover Range Rover Sport

From 2 forum threads and 3 press tests · updated 11/10/2026

What the reviews say

• An owner of a 2007 3.0-litre diesel describes it as easy to drive, comfortable for daily use and capable of recreational forest trips.[1]one sourceFirst generation
• A WhatCar.lv expert says the first generation is not as sporty as the Porsche Cayenne or BMW X5.[3]one sourceFirst generation
• One 2.7-litre diesel reviewer praises its space and stability but criticises the very firm ride and uncomfortable driver's seat.[4]one sourceFirst generation
• The third generation has dynamic air suspension as standard; all-wheel steering, torque vectoring and an active differential assist in corners.[2]one sourceThird generation

Typical faults

• On cars built before 2006, a brake-pad wear sensor problem could result in worn brake discs; a recall was issued.[3]one sourceFirst generation

  2005–2005

• Cars built in autumn 2005 were reported to have a problem with the automatic transmission's Park function.[3]one sourceFirst generation

  2005–2005

• On cars built in autumn 2005, the rear seat-belt buckles could fail to operate in a crash.[3]one sourceFirst generation

  2005–2005

• On some 2023 vehicles, an assembly defect can allow water into the right rear lamp and cause it to malfunction.[5]one sourceThird generation

  2023–2023

Which engine and version to take

• A WhatCar.lv expert considers the 3.6 TdV8 the best engine choice for the first generation.[3]one sourceFirst generation

What to avoid

• The 2.7-litre diesel was described as very slow on a test drive, so assess carefully whether its performance is acceptable before buying.[4]one sourceFirst generation

What to check at the inspection

• For a first-generation car, verify completion of the relevant recalls covering the brake-wear sensor, automatic Park function and rear belt buckles.[3]one sourceFirst generation
• On a 2023 car, inspect the right rear lamp for moisture or malfunction and confirm whether it was replaced under the recall.[5]one sourceThird generation
• When testing a first-generation 2.7 diesel, assess ride comfort, the driver's seat and acceleration, as all three were criticised in an owner review.[4]one sourceFirst generation
• On a manual car, test the clutch operation during the drive, as a forum contributor reports poor clutch durability.[1]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]auto.jautajums.lv — Land Rover Range Rover Sport atsauksmes | jautajums.lv · forum
2. [2]iauto.lv — Range Rover Sport sasniedz trešo paaudzi · forum
3. [3]whatcar.lv — Lietots Land Rover Range Rover Sport (05-12) - WhatCar.lv · press
4. [4]whatcar.lv — Land Rover Range Rover Sport (05-12) Atsauksmes par auto · press
5. [5]lv.ml-vehicle.com — Atsaukums izdots Land Rover Range Rover Sport labās ... · press

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