2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · R99 MDE

This Range Rover Sport presents a clean MOT history with no recorded defects across its five most recent tests, including the October 2025 examination at 82,452 miles. The trend is stable, with consistent passes and no advisories or failures to suggest deferred maintenance or emerging issues. The absence of even minor faults—such as worn tyres, leaking fluids, or suspension wear—implies either meticulous upkeep by previous owners or a vehicle that has aged well with minimal stress. That said, the most recent test is now nearly nine months overdue, which in itself raises a red flag. A vehicle of this age and specification should not go more than a year without a formal inspection, particularly given its off-road capability and higher wear points. The mileage accumulation of roughly 10,306 miles per year aligns closely with average usage for its age, suggesting neither excessive nor negligible driving. The recorded mileages progress logically—27,535 in September 2021 to 82,452 in October 2025—with no sudden jumps or prolonged stasis that might indicate storage or irregular use. The absence of gaps larger than 12 months between tests further supports this, though the current overdue status contradicts the otherwise disciplined pattern. No advisories in the history mean there’s no evidence of ignored maintenance, but the lack of recent checks leaves critical components—such as brake fluid condition, tyre integrity, and suspension geometry—unverified. For a buyer, the primary focus should be on components not covered by the MOT but prone to silent degradation in this model. Inspect the front and rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links for wear or oil leaks, as these are common failure points in Range Rovers with higher mileage. Check for binding in the rear brakes, which have been known to stiffen over time, and verify the condition of the brake discs for uneven wear or corrosion. Structural integrity is less of a concern given the clean history, but a thorough examination of the undercarriage for corrosion—especially around wheel arches, sills, and exhaust mounts—is prudent. Finally, given the overdue MOT, a pre-purchase inspection by a Land Rover specialist would be advisable to confirm fluid levels, tyre condition, and any latent issues not caught by the basic MOT criteria.