2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · S13 NOA

This Range Rover Sport holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 23 May 2026 at 139,178 miles. The maintenance picture is one of long-term deterioration that is being managed just enough to pass each test, rather than being properly repaired. The most recent test still flagged worn rear suspension arm pins and bushes on both sides, plus corrosion to both rear outer sills. These are not new failures, but recurring advisories that confirm the chassis and suspension are ageing and have not been properly reconditioned. The trend is stable in the sense that the vehicle keeps scraping through, but the underlying condition is not improving. The mileage record shows a fairly steady accumulation of roughly 6,900 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the June 2023 test at 116,135 miles and the June 2024 test at 126,881 miles, the car covered just under 11,000 miles in twelve months. The jump from June 2024 to May 2026 is around 12,300 miles over nearly two years, which suggests a slight drop in annual use recently. There are no alarming gaps in the record, but the 2024 double test pattern, a failure followed quickly by a pass, points to reactive repairs rather than a planned maintenance approach. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear suspension and chassis corrosion before committing. The rear lower suspension arm bushes have been flagged as worn or perished in multiple consecutive tests, and the rear sill structures are corroded on both sides. While the tester judged that structural rigidity was not significantly reduced at the last test, corrosion on a twenty-year-old steel-bodied off-road vehicle can accelerate quickly. The inner sills, underbody, and suspension mounting points all showed corrosion in earlier tests, so a thorough inspection underneath on a ramp is essential. Check for fresh welding or paint that might be hiding worse decay. The front end also warrants close scrutiny. The 2024 failure identified excessive play in both front wheel bearings and the nearside front lower ball joint, along with worn wishbone bushes. These were rectified enough to pass the retest, but the history of worn front brake discs across multiple years suggests braking components are being run to their limits rather than replaced proactively. Inspect the engine and gearbox mountings, which were noted as deteriorated in 2024, and check the rear differential for any sign of oil seepage. Tyre wear patterns, particularly on the nearside rear inner edge, have also been flagged before, so a full alignment and suspension bush check is strongly advised before purchase.