2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.6L Diesel · CH02 AAH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a shift toward reactive maintenance. While the car passed its latest MOT in November 2025 at 85,998 miles, it failed a test just three days prior at 85,989 miles due to excessively worn front lower suspension ball joints and a corroded brake pipe obscured by grease. This suggests that while faults are addressed upon failure, the suspension components are now reaching the end of their service life due to age. The mileage profile is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,375 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-impact usage patterns, with only 7,707 miles recorded between October 2022 and November 2025. Such low usage suggests long periods of inactivity. However, low mileage on a Land Rover often masks degradation of rubber components and accelerated corrosion rather than mechanical wear. The corroded brake pipe identified in late 2025 supports the theory that the vehicle is suffering from environmental factors rather than high-mile stress. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the ball joints replaced in November 2025 were fitted correctly and that adjacent bushings or arms are not also failing. The presence of grease on a corroded brake pipe is a red flag, as it often indicates an attempt to hide structural decay from a tester; a full inspection of the braking lines is required. Given the mention of sill covers being fitted in 2022, the structural integrity of the lower sills and wheel arches needs close scrutiny to ensure that deep-seated rust is not progressing beneath cosmetic fixes.