LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT2007 · 2.7L Diesel

The 16 December 2023 MOT pass at 113,257 miles with no defects recorded confirms a stable roadworthiness trend for this 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In the preceding winters, the vehicle failed on 15 December 2021 at 106,637 miles and again on 13 December 2022 at 110,024 miles, yet each rejection was followed three days later by a pass at virtually identical mileage and with no defects logged. Such repeat fail-pass cycles suggest administrative or presentational causes rather than worsening mechanical condition. Recorded odometer readings show 106,638 miles on 18 December 2021, 110,041 on 16 December 2022, and 113,257 on 16 December 2023, equating to roughly 3,200 to 3,400 miles added per year. This low annual accumulation across a nineteen-year lifespan averages 5,961 miles yearly, indicating light use or prolonged storage. The supplied history captures only five tests across three years and lists zero advisories, leaving earlier maintenance undocumented. The close mileage between failure and subsequent pass implies swift rectification or mere re-testing without major workshop intervention. A buyer must still inspect age-related weaknesses not revealed by a clean sheet. The tester recorded no suspension or brake faults, but Range Rover Sport models of this era commonly suffer degraded suspension bushes, cracked coil springs, and subframe corrosion irrespective of low mileage. Standing periods elevate risk of binding calipers and superficial rust on structural chassis points, so physical examination of these areas is essential. Verify the original failure reasons from the 2021 and 2022 rejections, as the official record shows no defects yet marks a fail. Check tyre sidewalls, drivetrain seals, and exhaust integrity for deterioration from time rather than wear. Previous keepers sustained MOT compliance but the unexplained test outcomes warrant documentary proof before purchase.