2014 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT4.4L Diesel

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test on 26 June 2025—just over a year ago—confirmed full roadworthiness with no defects recorded at 114,320 miles. This reflects a consistent pattern over the past five tests, all passing without fail, suggesting no recurring mechanical or structural failures. The absence of advisories or minor faults in any of the tests implies that previous owners adhered to basic maintenance intervals, though this does not preclude hidden issues beyond the scope of an MOT. The vehicle’s age (12 years) and mileage (over 114,000) necessitate a thorough inspection of high-wear components, particularly those not routinely checked in an MOT. Mileage progression shows a steady, if not aggressive, accumulation of approximately 9,500 miles annually, averaging roughly 790 miles per month. There are no extended gaps in service records to suggest prolonged neglect, nor are there abrupt jumps that might indicate forced usage. The most recent 12-month interval between tests (26 June 2024 to 26 June 2025) aligns with the standard MOT cycle, and the vehicle’s mileage increase of 11,667 miles in that period is typical for its class. While this suggests regular driving rather than storage, the lack of service history beyond MOTs means critical intervals for suspension bushes, timing belt (if applicable), and differential fluid changes cannot be verified. Given the vehicle’s age and mileage, an immediate focus should be on suspension integrity—particularly the coil springs, bushes, and shock absorbers—where wear becomes critical after 100,000 miles. The MOT’s silence on binding brakes or uneven tyre wear does not rule out degraded calipers, rotor thickness, or suspension geometry drift, all of which can develop silently. Corrosion, especially around wheel arches, sills, and the subframe, should be scrutinised, as this model is prone to structural rust in wet conditions. Finally, the exhaust system warrants inspection for leaks or sagging hangers, as catalytic converter failures or exhaust fractures are common in this age bracket. A pre-purchase diagnostic scan for fault codes would also reveal any electronic anomalies not caught by the MOT.