2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · HAS 865

The vehicle’s most recent MOT tests in February 2026—just six months prior to today—demonstrate an unusual but technically clean record, though the dual pass/fail on the same day at identical mileage is highly irregular and warrants immediate clarification. No defects were recorded in either instance, but the simultaneous pass and fail suggests either a test centre error, a temporary technical anomaly, or a deliberate retest after a minor oversight. The preceding cycle in January 2025 also ended with a pass following a fail at nearly identical mileage, reinforcing the need for verification of what was actually inspected. Without a clear explanation for these retests, the trend appears artificially stable rather than reflective of genuine mechanical condition. Buyers should treat this as a red flag until the discrepancy is resolved, as repeated MOT retests without documented faults rarely indicate routine maintenance. The recorded mileage of 26,693 miles over seven years—approximately 3,813 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this age and class, suggesting either very light usage or prolonged periods of inactivity. The gap between the 2024 MOT at 21,486 miles and the 2025 test at 22,155 miles represents just 669 miles in a year, a pace that could accelerate corrosion in standing fluids or degrade suspension components from lack of motion. Conversely, the sudden jump from 22,155 to 26,693 miles between January and February 2025—4,538 miles in a single month—implies either a recent change in ownership or a period of heavy use that may have accelerated wear on high-mileage items like brake pads, tyres, or differential fluid. The irregularity of this pattern makes it difficult to predict long-term component health. Given the lack of defects in the MOT history, the primary focus for an in-person inspection should centre on components commonly overlooked in low-mileage vehicles: suspension integrity, particularly the alignment of coil springs and bushes, which can degrade even with minimal movement; brake systems, including rear caliper binding (a frequent silent failure in Range Rovers); and structural corrosion, especially around wheel arches, sills, and the subframe, where moisture accumulation is likely despite low mileage. The repeated MOT retests also necessitate scrutiny of the vehicle’s electronic systems, as undocumented faults in ABS, traction control, or emissions controls could explain the test centre’s hesitation. Buyers should prioritise a thorough brake fluid flush, differential and transfer case inspections, and a detailed examination of the exhaust system for leaks or catalytic converter efficiency, as these are often the silent killers in under-maintained luxury SUVs.