2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · AD61 VTF

The most recent MOT, dated 5 November 2024 at 142,032 miles, shows a pass issued on the same day as an earlier failure, indicating the faults were rectified promptly. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but reveals a pattern of recurring wear items rather than escalating structural or mechanical deterioration. The tester flagged worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides at the last two consecutive tests, yet the wear has not progressed to excessive movement, suggesting the components are degrading slowly. Rear inner brake pads were noted as wearing thin in November 2024, a consumable item expected to require replacement at this mileage. The failure on the same date for a non-functioning nearside stop lamp and insufficient washer liquid points to minor electrical and fluid maintenance lapses, both rectified before the pass was issued. The mileage accumulation of roughly 9,469 miles per year over fifteen years sits squarely within typical annual use for a vehicle of this type and age. The record shows a gap of nearly one year between the November 2022 test at 131,381 miles and the October 2023 test at 135,194 miles, representing approximately 3,813 miles in that period, which is lower than the overall average. This could indicate lighter use or a period of limited activity. The mileage then jumped by 6,838 miles between October 2023 and November 2024, returning to a more typical annual rate. No significant mileage gaps or anomalies suggest the odometer reading is inconsistent with the service history. A buyer inspecting this Range Rover Sport in person should focus on the front suspension, where worn arm pins or bushes have appeared consistently across multiple tests. While the wear has not yet reached the point of excessive movement, these components are likely approaching the end of their serviceable life and will require monitoring or replacement. The side steps on both sides have been flagged as corroded in recent years, which on a vehicle of this age warrants closer examination of the underlying sill and chassis mounting points for deeper corrosion. Rear brake pads were wearing thin at the last test, so pad thickness and disc condition should be verified. The engine covers and under trays noted as fitted in 2021 should also be checked for secure attachment and signs of damage, as missing shielding can expose critical components to debris and moisture.