# Range Rover Sport — Used Car Buying Guide

AutoScout's analysis of the Range Rover Sport on the UK used-car market. Backed by 33 million DVSA MOT tests, current AutoTrader pricing, and depreciation curves derived from CAP/Glass's Guide data.

Live interactive report: https://autoscout.fyi/cars/range-rover-sport

## Verdict

- **Best value year**: 2021
- **Ideal trim**: HSE
- **Target mileage**: 40,000–50,000 miles
- **Max previous owners**: 2
- **Target price**: £32,995

## Why this model

The Range Rover Sport is a fantastic choice if you're looking for a blend of luxury, commanding road presence, and genuine off-road capability, even if most never leave the tarmac. It offers a comfortable ride, a high-quality interior, and a powerful engine range. While reliability can be a bit of a mixed bag compared to some Japanese rivals, a well-maintained example from 2021 should offer a great experience. It's a status symbol that also delivers on practicality for families.

## What you should pay

Based on current UK market data (February 2026), a 2021 Range Rover Sport HSE D250 with around 30-50k miles typically sells for around £32,995. Prices can vary by a few thousand depending on exact mileage, condition, and optional extras. This model year represents a sweet spot, having taken the initial depreciation hit but still feeling modern and having plenty of life left.

## Which trim to buy

The HSE trim is generally the best value for the Range Rover Sport. It comes with a great balance of luxury features like heated leather seats, a good infotainment system, larger alloy wheels, and often a panoramic roof, without pushing into the significantly higher price bracket of the Autobiography. You get most of the desirable kit without paying a huge premium, making it a smart buy on the used market.

## What to check before you buy

- Air suspension faults (compressor, airbags, valves)
- Electrical glitches (infotainment, sensors)
- DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) issues if not driven on long runs regularly
- Brake wear (heavy vehicle)
- Oil leaks (especially on older models, but worth checking)

## Running costs

Running a Range Rover Sport isn't cheap, but it's manageable for a luxury SUV. Fuel costs for the D250/D300 diesel engine will be around 19p per mile. Road tax (VED) for a 2021 model will be £580 per year for the first 5 years (due to the premium car supplement for cars over £40k new), then it drops to £190 per year. Insurance is typically high, expect to pay £800-£1500+ annually depending on your personal circumstances and no-claims bonus. Servicing can also be more expensive than average.

## Key stats

- **Fuel Type**: Diesel
- **Horsepower**: 246-296 hp (D250/D300 Diesel)
- **Mpg**: 30-35 MPG
- **Reliability Score**: Below average (historically mixed, but improving)
- **Safety Rating**: Expected 5-star equivalent (based on similar Land Rover models and features)

## Trim comparison

| Trim | Price new | Price used | Key features |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SE D250 | £62,000 | £29,000 | Leather seats; Satellite navigation; Front and rear parking sensors |
| HSE D250 | £68,000 | £34,000 | Heated front and rear leather seats; Meridian sound system; Larger alloy wheels (typically 20-21 inch) |
| Autobiography D300 | £80,000 | £42,000 | Perforated Windsor leather seats (often heated, cooled, massage function); Advanced driver assistance systems; Configurable ambient interior lighting |

## Depreciation forecast

| Year | Estimated value | Retention |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 | £32,995 | 100% |
| 2027 | £29,000 | 87.9% |
| 2028 | £25,500 | 77.3% |
| 2029 | £22,500 | 68.2% |
| 2030 | £19,500 | 59.1% |

The sweet spot for buying a used Range Rover Sport is typically when it's 3-5 years old. At this point, the steepest part of the depreciation curve has passed, and you can get a well-equipped model for significantly less than new. Selling it after 2-3 years of ownership will still incur a notable loss, but it won't be as dramatic as the initial years. The 2021 model falls perfectly into this sweet spot.

Total value lost since new: 40.9%.

## Alternatives to consider

- [BMW X5](https://autoscout.fyi/cars/bmw-x5.md)
- [Audi Q7](https://autoscout.fyi/cars/audi-q7.md)
- [Volvo XC90](https://autoscout.fyi/cars/volvo-xc90.md)

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Source: AutoScout (https://autoscout.fyi). Part of a review of the UK used-car market across 500+ models.