Air suspension (compressor, air springs)
Signs: Suspension warning, the car sits low or drops overnight
Fix: Replace the leaking air spring; a worn compressor usually follows a leak
2005–2013
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The Land Rover Range Rover Sport (L320) was built from 2005 to 2013.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 10 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Crankshaft bearing failure / snapped crankshaft (V6 diesel): it usually appears at 100,000–250,000 km and costs €5,000–12,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (11.0 %), brakes (9.2 %), suspension (8.0 %). It fails less often than average on: suspension, steering, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 / 3.0 TDV6 / SDV6 (JLR / PSA / Ford V6 diesel) | Diesel | Belt · 170,000 km / every 84 mo | 5W-30 · Ford WSS-M2C913-C / JLR STJLR.03.5005 · ~5.9–6.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 3.0 V6 / 5.0 V8 supercharged (Jaguar Land Rover AJ126 / AJ133) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-20 / 0W-20 · JLR STJLR.51.5122 · ~7.25–8.0 L · every 15,000 km |
Signs: Suspension warning, the car sits low or drops overnight
Fix: Replace the leaking air spring; a worn compressor usually follows a leak
Signs: Screech from the rear, parking brake fault, brake stays on
Fix: Clean and adjust the rear shoes regularly; replace the module if it has failed
Signs: Knocks, pulls under braking
Fix: Replace arms / bushes
Signs: Knocking from low in the engine, or sudden engine failure without warning
Fix: There is no sure prevention; frequent oil changes help. The repair is a rebuilt or replacement engine
Signs: No warning — if the belt snaps, the engine stops
Fix: Replace it together with the timing belt, tensioners and water pump
Signs: Limp mode, power loss
Fix: Clean or replace
Signs: Loss of power, whistle, smoke
Fix: Replace the turbo (labour is high: the body or the engine has to be lifted on some models)
Signs: Rattle on a cold start, timing fault codes
Fix: Replace the chains, guides and updated tensioners
Signs: Coolant loss, low coolant warning, smell of coolant
Fix: Replace the water pump and the coolant pipes under the supercharger
Signs: Rattle at idle that stops when the engine is revved
Fix: Replace the supercharger isolator
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.7 / 3.0 TDV6 / SDV6 (JLR / PSA / Ford V6 diesel) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer case / rear differential oilTransmission | every 80,000 km | €60–160 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 170,000 km or every 84 months | €450–900 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| AWD coupling (Haldex) oil + filterTransmission | every 60,000 km or every 36 months | €60–150 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 45,383 tests.
| thousand km | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 5.5 % | 7.5 % | 9.2 % | 9.9 % | 10.0 % |
| Suspension | 3.7 % | 5.9 % | 8.0 % | 10.0 % | 11.1 % |
| Steering | 0.4 % | 0.6 % | 1.1 % | 1.5 % | 1.9 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 5.7 % | 6.4 % | 7.4 % | 7.9 % | 7.8 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 5.4 % | 8.4 % | 11.0 % | 14.3 % | 17.8 % |
| Body and corrosion | 1.0 % | 2.6 % | 4.5 % | 6.4 % | 8.3 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.2 % | 1.5 % | 2.1 % | 2.7 % | 2.8 % |
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 168 complaints.
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026