2024 Land Rover Range Rover SPT Autobio Phev A 3.0L Hybrid electric · 1 PJE

As a 2024 registration, this Range Rover Sport Autobiography PHEV falls outside the MOT testing window, with the first statutory test not due until three years after manufacture. Consequently, there is no DVSA-recorded roadworthiness history to draw upon, which means any prior defects, advisories, or component wear remain entirely unverified by official testing. The absence of MOT data for a vehicle of this age and complexity should be treated as a neutral factor rather than a positive one, as the plug-in hybrid powertrain, air suspension, and electronic chassis systems common to this model cannot be assessed through any documented test pattern. A buyer must therefore rely entirely on a pre-purchase inspection rather than historical pass/fail trends. With mileage recorded as unknown, no meaningful comparison can be made between the vehicle's annual accumulation rate and what would be expected for a two-year-old luxury SUV. For reference, a typical Range Rover Sport PHEV covering average mileage would record somewhere in the region of 8,000 to 12,000 miles per year, but without a confirmed odometer reading at point of registration or during any interim service, the true usage pattern cannot be established. This uncertainty is particularly relevant for a plug-in hybrid, as high electric-only mileage places different demands on the battery and drivetrain to predominantly petrol-driven use, and a low recorded figure could indicate either gentle urban use or prolonged storage that may have affected the high-voltage battery conditioning. Any significant gap between current mileage and the delivery figure should be queried directly with the supplying dealer or registered keeper. Given the total absence of advisories or failure points from which to derive specific guidance, the inspection must concentrate on the known vulnerable areas of the current-generation Range Rover Sport. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the air suspension system: listen for the compressor running excessively after shutdown, observe whether the vehicle settles unevenly overnight, and check for any warning messages relating to ride height on the infotainment display. The active anti-roll bar system and electronic rear differential should be exercised through full lock and over undulating surfaces to confirm smooth, silent operation. Steering response should be checked for any vagueness off-centre or knocking over road imperfections, which could indicate worn upper or lower wishbone bushes, a known wear item on this platform regardless of MOT status. The braking system on a PHEV variant relies heavily on regenerative braking, so any test drive should include a sustained motorway section followed by a firm pedal application to confirm the conventional friction brakes are bedding in correctly and not seizing due to underuse. Inspect the inner and outer faces of all four discs for lipping, surface corrosion pitting, or uneven wear, and verify that the caliper sliders move freely without binding, as seized calipers can develop rapidly on hybrids that rely predominantly on regen. Finally, examine the underbody comprehensively with the vehicle raised on a ramp, paying close attention to the front subframe mounting points, rear differential housing, and the routing of the high-voltage cabling for any impact damage or corrosion. Confirm that the PHEV charging port, mode 2 and mode 3 cables, and the 12V auxiliary battery are all present and functioning, as electrical ancillaries on these vehicles are both expensive and frequently subject to software-related faults that would not appear on any future MOT until the vehicle is at least three years old.