2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.0L Diesel · VA17 ACX

The most recent DVSA MOT test, conducted on 4 March 2026, resulted in a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle satisfied all statutory roadworthiness requirements on the day of inspection. Looking back across the recorded test history, the maintenance trend appears broadly stable, with passes recorded in November 2022, March 2024, and February 2025, alongside the most recent March 2026 pass. There is a minor administrative irregularity worth noting, namely that a fail was recorded on the same date as the February 2025 pass, which typically reflects an immediate retest following an earlier failure on that same day; however, as no specific defects were logged against either entry, there is no concrete evidence of a persistent or recurring mechanical issue. The absence of any advisories across all recorded tests suggests that, at least at the point of each annual examination, the vehicle has not been presenting components in a marginal state, which is reassuring for a prospective buyer. With a recorded mileage of 77,535 miles over approximately nine years, this Range Rover Sport has covered an average of around 8,615 miles annually, a figure broadly in line with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age and class. The mileage progression visible across the MOT history appears consistent and gradual, with no evidence of erratic accumulation that might suggest heavy commercial use, towing abuse, or extended high-mileage running. This moderate annual mileage is generally favourable from a wear perspective, as components such as the timing chain, turbochargers, diesel particulate filter (if applicable), and air suspension components will have been exercised regularly, reducing the risk of seizure from prolonged inactivity. However, the relatively modest annual figure also means that consumables such as brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes will tend to suffer more from standing corrosion and age-related perishing than from outright wear, a point worth addressing in physical inspection. Given the clean MOT record and the absence of any logged advisories, there is no specific recurring defect history to investigate further through the DVSA data alone. Nevertheless, for a vehicle of this age and premium specification, a prospective buyer should undertake a number of practical physical checks regardless of the MOT outcome. The tyres should be inspected closely for sidewall cracking, perishing, or crazing caused by age rather than simply tread depth, as rubber compounds deteriorate with calendar time even on lightly used vehicles, and Land Rover-specified tyre load ratings must be observed. The brake discs, particularly the rear ones, should be checked for severe surface corrosion or pitting resulting from standing, and the calipers should be examined to ensure the sliding pins and pistons are not seizing, which is a known concern on vehicles that see lower mileage or remain stationary for extended periods. The 12V battery and auxiliary battery (where fitted on later Range Rover Sport models) should be load-tested, as age-related battery failure is common beyond five years and can trigger a cascade of electronic faults in this vehicle's complex electrical architecture. Beyond the braking and rolling stock, the buyer should satisfy themselves regarding time-based servicing items that an MOT will not cover, including the condition and age of the brake fluid, coolant, and differential and transfer box oils, all of which degrade with calendar age irrespective of mileage. The air suspension system, if fitted, should be observed raising and lowering smoothly from cold with no compressor over-run or sagging at the corners, and a careful listen for the air strut bellows hissing on a test drive will indicate any leaking diaphragms. The underside should be inspected for corrosion to the subframes, outriggers, and brake and fuel lines, as Land Rover chassis of this era are known to suffer from surface and structural oxidation, particularly in areas subjected to winter road salt. Finally, a thorough scan of all vehicle modules using a Land Rover-compatible diagnostic tool is strongly recommended, as any stored fault codes relating to the Terrain Response system, electronic diff, infotainment, or driver assistance systems would not be visible on an MOT but could indicate underlying electronic issues, and verifying a complete main dealer or specialist service history will provide the strongest evidence that the timing chain, oil separator, and DPF (if fitted) have been maintained in accordance with manufacturer schedules.