2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.6L Diesel · AE08 UEB

The maintenance trend for this 2008 Range Rover Sport remains stable, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent test on 12 January 2026 at 126,189 miles. The DVSA record shows an anomaly on that same date, listing a failed test at the identical mileage with no defects recorded. This typically points to an aborted inspection or administrative quirk rather than a sudden mechanical fault, given the immediate pass that followed. Across the preceding four years, the vehicle has consistently passed without advisories or defects, demonstrating a reliable mechanical baseline. The mileage pattern reveals a consistent and relatively low recent workload. Between the January 2023 test at 111,944 miles and the January 2026 test at 126,189 miles, the vehicle covered just over 14,200 miles across three years, averaging roughly 4,750 miles annually. This recent usage falls below the vehicle's lifetime average of 7,010 miles per year, indicating a shift toward lighter, possibly short-journey use in its later life. No significant gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation appear in the recorded history. Despite the clean MOT record, an 18-year-old Range Rover Sport at 126,189 miles demands a rigorous physical inspection focused on known failure points rather than recurring fault codes. Buyers must inspect the air suspension compressors and bags for leaks or overnight sinking, a common issue on this platform. Underbody structural integrity requires close scrutiny, particularly around the rear subframe and chassis mounts, where corrosion can compromise structural integrity without triggering an MOT failure until advanced. Brake calipers and discs should be checked for uneven wear, while the condition of the suspension bushes and drivetrain components will reveal whether this lower recent mileage involved rough use or smooth motorway cruising.