2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · AD59 BTE

The 2009 Range Rover Sport currently presents a stable mechanical condition, evidenced by its most recent MOT pass on 12 May 2025 at 190,080 miles with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health indicates the vehicle met all required safety and emissions standards at that time. A notable anomaly appears in the record just twelve days earlier on 30 April 2025, when the vehicle failed at 190,073 miles despite the record listing no defects. This discrepancy suggests an aborted test or an unlogged rectification, yet the subsequent pass confirms the issue was resolved. The maintenance trend remains stable, with no recurring mechanical faults or advisories logged across the recorded history. At seventeen years old with 190,080 miles on the clock, the vehicle averages roughly 11,181 miles per year, which aligns perfectly with typical usage. A closer look at the chronological data reveals a significant drop in recent utilization. Between the December 2022 test at 181,294 miles and the March 2024 test at 188,376 miles, the vehicle covered just 7,082 miles over fifteen months. This slowed further to a mere 1,697 miles over the following thirteen months leading to April 2025. The seven-mile increase recorded between the April and May 2025 tests confirms the vehicle has been largely stationary for the past year. Such prolonged inactivity demands scrutiny of consumables and rubber components that degrade through age rather than use. Despite the absence of recorded defects, a prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection, focusing on the vulnerabilities inherent to this specific model and its recent period of dormancy. The air suspension system requires close examination for leaks or compressor failures, common issues that MOT tests sometimes miss if the vehicle passes the basic height and damping checks. Brake calipers and discs must be inspected for corrosion and binding, as standing vehicles frequently suffer from surface rust that compromises braking efficiency. Tyres and ancillary rubber hoses should be checked for sidewall cracking and perishing, given the low recent mileage and the vehicle's age. Inspect the underbody and chassis mounting points for structural corrosion, a critical concern for a seventeen-year-old off-road capable vehicle that may have endured standing water or road salt during its dormant phase.