2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · AD59 YZZ

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, passing its most recent MOT on 19 January 2026 at 91,014 miles. The maintenance trend regarding front suspension components remains consistent rather than worsening. Since the 2024 test, the front lower suspension arm pins or bushes have worn just enough to trigger an advisory for excessive movement, yet the fault has not escalated to a dangerous failure. The tester flagged the same issue on the nearside and offside in both 2024 and 2026, indicating a steady degradation of these consumable components rather than a sudden mechanical breakdown. Accumulating 91,014 miles over sixteen years equates to roughly 5,688 miles annually, reflecting notably light usage. The MOT records corroborate this low-mileage pattern, showing a steady but gradual increase from 85,640 miles in January 2022 to 91,014 miles in January 2026. This translates to an average annual accumulation of approximately 1,343 miles over the last four years. No glaring gaps or sudden spikes in mileage appear in the recorded history, suggesting regular, albeit light, use rather than prolonged periods of dormancy or high-mileage touring. A prospective buyer should thoroughly inspect the front suspension bushes and arms in person. The recurring advisories for worn front lower suspension arm pins or bushes on both nearside and offside point to a vehicle that may have spent its life on rough urban roads or driven heavily enough to degrade the joint seals without accumulating high motorway miles. Check for uneven tyre wear, which often accompanies this specific wear pattern. The 2024 advisory also mentioned rear bushes, which did not reappear in 2025 or 2026, suggesting they were likely replaced or remain within tolerance. Examine the structural integrity of the subframe and chassis mounting points, as older Range Rover Sport models are prone to corrosion around these high-stress areas.