2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · AE64 PBZ

The 2026‑06‑12 MOT at 219,152 miles declares the 2014 Range Rover Sport non‑roadworthy, citing six failures: an inoperative driver’s seat fore‑and‑aft adjustment, an insecure off‑side front lower suspension arm, tyres worn close to the legal limit with the near‑side front tread below 1.6 mm, and rear brake pads under 1.5 mm. The pattern shows no improvement; suspension arm insecurity and brake wear recur across successive tests, indicating a worsening mechanical condition rather than a stable or improving trend. Mileage accumulation is steep for a 12‑year‑old vehicle: it rose from 53,201 miles in September 2017 to 219,152 miles by June 2026, averaging about 18,263 miles per year, well above typical usage for its age. Gaps appear, such as the 2025‑03‑11 failure at 196,120 miles followed by a pass just six miles later on 2025‑03‑17, and the jump from 167,537 miles in February 2024 to 165,514 miles in December 2023, which suggests irregular reporting rather than consistent low‑intensity use. Recurring defects centre on the front suspension geometry: ball joints, bushes and pins have been flagged as excessively worn in 2021, 2023, 2025 and 2026, revealing a persistent mechanical weakness. Brake pad thickness has repeatedly fallen below the 1.5 mm limit, with failures recorded in 2020, 2023 and 2026, while tyre tread depth has consistently approached or breached the legal 1.6 mm threshold since 2018. Structural concerns include side‑step corrosion and an insecure exhaust heat shield observed in 2025, indicating ongoing exposure to harsh conditions. A buyer should therefore prioritize a physical inspection of the front suspension arms, ball joints, bushes and mounting pins, verify the functionality of the driver’s seat fore‑and‑aft adjustment, assess brake pad condition and disc wear, examine tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity, and look for rust on side steps and the exhaust heat shield. Any evidence of previous suspension repairs, uneven tyre wear patterns or compromised structural components should be treated as red flags for long‑term reliability.