2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · XX05 AGC

The Range Rover Sport presents a largely stable roadworthiness profile based on the five MOT entries recorded between October 2022 and October 2025, with the most recent test on 4 October 2025 passing at the recorded mileage of approximately 62,881. Across four completed test cycles, only one failure was logged on 20 October 2023, when the offside headlamp aim was identified as too high — a presentation restricted (PRS) defect that the tester would have expected to be rectified before re-test. A retest recorded the same day showed a pass with no defects, indicating a prompt remedial correction rather than an ongoing lighting fault. The pattern overall does not show a worsening trend. Mileage accumulation across the recorded period is consistent with the broader context of roughly 7,860 miles per year for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record contains five annual entries spaced at approximately twelve-month intervals from 2022 to 2025, which provides reasonable continuity for evaluating wear progression. The absence of mileage gaps suggests the vehicle has been in regular use rather than left standing, which can itself accelerate corrosion on underbody components, brake calipers, and suspension bushes. No rapid or anomalous mileage jumps are evident between tests. The advisory items raised in the October 2025 test warrant specific attention at any pre-purchase inspection. Both front headlamps were flagged for a product on the lens, described as not seriously reducing light output at that point, but this residue can harden or cloud further with age and UV exposure. The offside rear tyre was recorded at 3 mm tread and described as worn on edge — an uneven wear pattern that frequently points to rear suspension geometry, bush wear, or alignment irregularity on this platform, all common concerns on higher-mileage Range Rover Sports. A buyer should physically inspect the rear coil springs, suspension arms, and bush condition, alongside checking for binding calipers, uneven brake disc wear, and any underbody corrosion. Given the single minor PRS failure historically, three clean passes, and only three advisories on the most recent certificate — none of which relate to structural integrity, braking performance, or emissions — the recorded risk profile leans towards the lower end of medium. However, any prospective purchaser should still commission an independent inspection focusing on the suspension geometry, brake system, and underbody corrosion, as MOT records cannot establish condition beyond the components examined on the day. Buying score: 62, risk level: Medium.