LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT2016 · 3.0L DIESEL

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate dated 4 May 2026 at 43,339 miles, yet the maintenance trend is not straightforwardly stable. The most recent pass sits directly on top of a failure only ten days earlier on 24 April 2026 at 43,332 miles, where the tester flagged an excessively binding offside front service brake and front inner brake discs described as significantly worn with the inner faces breaking up. That same test also identified a corroded and holed fuel tank support shield, a defect that carried through into the May retest as an advisory. The pattern suggests a reactive rather than preventative approach: a serious braking fault was identified and rectified within days, but the underlying corrosion to the fuel tank shield was left unrepaired. Brake-related failures have recurred across multiple years, with rear brake hose ferrules and imbalances flagged in April 2025, indicating this system has received inconsistent attention rather than systematic upkeep. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2016 vehicle, averaging roughly 4,334 miles per year. Between the April 2024 test at 36,044 miles and the April 2025 test at 39,970 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 3,926 miles in twelve months. From April 2025 to May 2026, the increase was only around 3,367 miles over thirteen months, suggesting either very light use or periods of standing. Such low annual mileage can mask deferred maintenance, as infrequently driven vehicles are prone to brake seizure, hose deterioration, and localised corrosion from lack of use. The sparse MOT record, with only two tests per year and no interim servicing data visible here, offers limited reassurance about ongoing mechanical care. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system in person. The repeated identification of binding calipers, worn discs, and corroded hose ferrules across 2025 and 2026 points to a system that has suffered from neglect or intermittent fault-fixing rather than comprehensive overhaul. The front brake discs were described as breaking up on their inner faces, a condition that suggests prolonged wear or poor-quality replacement parts, and the offside front caliper was binding severely enough to cause a failure. Rear brake imbalance and leaking hydraulic connections further undermine confidence in the hydraulic circuit. Any inspection should include a full assessment of all four calipers for free movement, disc thickness and condition across both faces, and the integrity of every flexible hose for internal delamination or external corrosion at the ferrules. The corroded and holed fuel tank support shield flagged in both April and May 2026 warrants close examination as a potential structural concern. On a Range Rover Sport, such shields protect the tank and associated lines from debris and impact; perforation corrosion can indicate water ingress, salt exposure, or galvanic deterioration around mounting points. A buyer should inspect the underside for any corrosion spreading to the tank body itself, adjacent brake lines, or chassis rails. Given the vehicle's low mileage and the nature of these defects, a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with Land Rover corrosion points would be prudent before committing.