2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT3.6L Diesel

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following the April 2023 test at 133,152 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by immediate passes at identical or near-identical mileages, suggesting administrative or minor pre-test corrections rather than progressive mechanical decline. Recorded mileage rose from 119,662 in March 2021 to 126,645 by March 2022, then to 133,152 by April 2023, equating to roughly 7,000 miles per year and consistent with typical use for an eighteen-year-old vehicle. The sparse record shows no gaps or sudden accumulation, but the two failed tests on 2022-03-17 at 126,638 miles and 2023-04-05 at 133,146 miles list no defects, implying the failures may stem from documentation or unrecorded minor issues cleared within days. A buyer should physically verify structural integrity and corrosion on chassis and suspension mounting points, as the Land Rover platform is prone to underbody rust at this age. Inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear despite the clean advisories, since the rapid fail-pass cycles at 126,638 and 133,146 miles indicate previous owners addressed faults narrowly rather than comprehensively. Given the absence of recorded advisories across all tests, confirm the vehicle has not simply had consumables changed to pass without deeper mechanical scrutiny. The low annual mileage implies lighter use, but standing periods common to such vehicles can accelerate rubber perishing and brake caliper binding, warranting a hands-on check of these components.