2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT3.6L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in July 2024 at 169,379 miles showed a pass despite multiple advisories related to corrosion, lighting, and tyre wear. While the vehicle passed, the persistence of recurring defects across the last three years suggests that minor mechanical and structural issues are often only addressed when they reach a point of failure or become a formal advisory. At 169,379 miles, this 18-year-old Range Rover has averaged approximately 9,400 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for its age. The data shows a significant jump of 16,780 miles between July 2022 and July 2023, followed by another 15,612 miles in the following year. This consistent accumulation combined with the failure in the July 2023 test at 152,740 miles highlights a period where essential maintenance lapsed, specifically regarding dangerously worn brake pads, a ball joint, and a wheel fixing. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components. The record repeatedly flags corrosion on the front suspension component mounting areas and seat belt anchor points in both 2023 and 2024. This rust needs to be monitored to ensure it is not progressing into the inner sills. Furthermore, the previously worn offside front upper suspension arm ball joint noted in 2023 indicates that the suspension geometry may be under stress, and other bushings or arms should be checked for play. Final attention should be paid to the braking system and safety equipment. The 2023 failure for brake pads less than 1.5mm thick suggests a history of neglecting basic consumables until failure. The 2024 advisory for both nearside and offside rear tyres being worn to the legal limit indicates the vehicle is due for immediate expenditure. Given the frayed offside front seat belt webbing noted since 2022, the locking mechanism should be tested for reliability and structural integrity, as this has remained a persistent issue for several years.