2012 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT3.0L DIESEL

The 2012 Range Rover Sport presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 16 December 2025 at 35,268 miles, with zero defects recorded. That is a marked improvement over the two preceding tests, which both flagged steering-related faults. The maintenance trend is therefore resolving rather than worsening. The December 2024 test at 33,629 miles identified slight play in the offside front track rod end ball joint, and the December 2023 test at 32,858 miles noted play in the offside steering rack inner joint. Both advisories appear to have been addressed before the 2025 test, suggesting a recent round of front-end attention. No corrosion, suspension, braking, or emissions defects feature anywhere in the record, which is a strong positive for a vehicle of this age. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. Across roughly fourteen years the vehicle has covered approximately 35,268 miles, averaging around 2,519 miles per year. The annual increments are fairly consistent, with the odometer moving 1,639 miles between December 2024 and December 2025, 771 miles between December 2023 and December 2024, and 2,005 miles between December 2022 and December 2023. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged dormancy. The record is clean and unbroken from 2021 onward, with the November 2021 test at 27,881 miles noting only that engine covers and under trays were fitted, which is a minor cosmetic observation rather than a mechanical concern. Despite the improving MOT record, a prospective buyer should still carry out a focused inspection of the front steering and suspension components. The recurring advisories on the offside track rod end and steering rack inner joint point to a known wear area on this model, and even though the 2025 test passed without note, physical checks for play, uneven tyre wear, and clunking over bumps remain worthwhile. The engine cover and under trays noted in 2021 are still likely in place, but their condition should be verified because damaged under trays can trap moisture and accelerate corrosion on subframes and brake lines. A thorough underside inspection for structural rust, especially around the rear subframe, suspension mounting points, and sills, is advisable given the vehicle's age, regardless of the clean MOT history. Brake discs, pads, and tyre condition deserve close scrutiny too. Low annual mileage can mask consumable wear, yet a vehicle that sits for extended periods may develop corroded brake discs, perished rubber bushes, and flat-spotted tyres. The MOT record contains no braking or tyre defects, but that only reflects the condition at the point of test. A road test covering varied speeds and a firm braking check will reveal any binding calipers, warped discs, or suspension bush deterioration that a static inspection might miss. Overall, the data paints a picture of a lightly used, well-maintained vehicle with a recently resolved steering concern and no structural red flags.