2024 Land Rover Range Rover SPT Autobio Phev A Hybrid electric (clean) · 14 LAM

A 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Autobiography PHEV registered in the current production cycle presents an unusual position for a used buyer: there is no recorded DVSA MOT test history on file for this vehicle at all. Given that the car is only two years old from registration, this is largely consistent with the regulatory position that cars under three years old are not required to undertake an MOT test in the United Kingdom. The absence of a test record therefore does not, in itself, indicate any mechanical deficiency or omission by a previous keeper, but it equally offers no objective evidence to draw upon regarding roadworthiness, component wear, or structural condition. From a purely statutory testing standpoint, the next compulsory MOT will fall due on the third anniversary of first registration, after which a baseline of inspection data will begin to accumulate. Without mileage readings on the MOT record, there is no recorded journey history against which to judge annual usage. For a 2024 plug-in hybrid flagship of this type, typical accumulations are relatively modest compared with high-mileage fleet cars, owing to a blend of short urban electric-only commutes, longer continental touring, and the tendency for premium SUVs of this class to be kept on garages and used seasonally. The lack of mileage data in itself is unsurprising given the absence of testing, but it does mean that wear-sensitive items such as the PHEV high-voltage battery, the regenerative braking hardware, the air suspension struts and the engine side of the drivetrain cannot be calibrated against any known accumulation figure. Any prospective purchase should request current odometer confirmation directly, along with evidence of the schedule of inspections recommended by Land Rover for a plug-in hybrid of this age. On a physical inspection, the buyer should focus on the items most commonly affected on late-model Range Rover Sport vehicles, irrespective of MOT data. The air suspension system, in particular, demands attention: walk the car from a low-speed pass and listen for the characteristic whine or extended arching-up time of the compressor, check for the vehicle sitting lower on one corner overnight, and feel for any harshness transmitted through the body over speed humps that would indicate a failing strut or air spring. On the move, any pulling to one side, vibration through the steering wheel under braking, or a soft pedal that requires long travel before biting would suggest caliper binding, warped front discs, or hydraulic issues within the integrated regenerative unit, all of which are common wear points on heavier PHEV platforms. Tyres should be inspected for uneven shoulder wear, which on a 2.5-tonne SUV can reveal tracking or suspension geometry problems quickly. Finally, the PHEV powertrain warrants a specific set of checks that an MOT will not cover in the near term. Confirm that the high-voltage system engages without dashboard warning messages and that the stated electric-only range is consistent with the battery state of health reported by the diagnostic menu. Listen for any chain rattle or misfire from the petrol engine when it does cut in, as this is a known area of concern on certain Ingenium-derived units. Underneath the vehicle, the undertrays should be removed for a visual check of the front subframe mounting points, the rear diff surrounds and the brake pipes, as corrosion in these areas can commence early on vehicles used through winter. A diagnostic scan for stored fault codes within the ABS, suspension, hybrid and transmission modules is strongly recommended prior to purchase, given that statutory testing is unlikely to have surfaced any of these latent electronic issues for at least another year.