2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · AR02 JCB

The recorded MOT history presents a mixed mechanical narrative for this sixteen-year-old Range Rover Sport. The most recent test on 15 December 2025 recorded a clean pass with no advisories, which is a positive indicator of current roadworthiness. However, this pass came immediately after a failure just five days earlier on 10 December 2025, suggesting the vehicle required remedial work between the two tests to clear the initial concerns. Looking further back, there is a comparable pattern in early 2023, when a failure on 6 February 2023 was followed by a pass on 15 February 2023. While the 2024 test also returned a clean pass, the recurring back-to-back failure-to-pass sequence is a point of caution for any prospective buyer, as it indicates that the vehicle has historically needed intervention to achieve MOT status rather than passing straightforwardly each time. Against its sixteen-year age, 84,806 recorded miles equates to approximately 5,300 miles annually, which is notably low for a vehicle of this vintage. This reduced accumulation could indicate lighter-than-average use, though it also raises the possibility of extended periods of stationary storage, which can present their own mechanical challenges such as corrosion of underbody components, brake disc pitting, and deterioration of rubber seals and bushes. The MOT testing gaps are worth noting: there is no recorded test between February 2024 and late 2025, a near two-year absence that is unusual for a vehicle presumably in active use and may suggest a period off the road, a recent change of keeper, or administrative gaps in the DVLA database. Any prospective buyer should clarify the circumstances of this gap with the seller, as prolonged standing periods on a complex vehicle like the Range Rover Sport can accelerate wear on the air suspension system, driveline components, and underbody fittings. Although the MOT history does not record specific advisory defects, the Range Rover Sport of this generation is known for a number of mechanical weak points that warrant close inspection regardless of what the paperwork shows. The air suspension struts, compressor, and reservoir system are particularly susceptible to failure with age, and buyers should listen for the compressor running excessively on start-up and observe whether the vehicle settles overnight or displays any uneven ride height. On a test drive, pay attention to any warning messages on the instrument cluster relating to suspension or ride height, as these systems are expensive to rectify. Steering components, including the upper and lower wishbone bushes and the front and rear radius arms, are also prone to wear on high-mileage or heavily-used examples, and any knocking, wandering, or uneven tyre wear would point to renewal being due. The braking system and underbody integrity deserve particular attention during a physical inspection. Despite no brake advisories being recorded, the discs and calipers should be examined for corrosion and binding, and a firm pedal with no judder under braking should be confirmed. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check of the underbody for corrosion, paying particular attention to the rear cross-member, chassis rails, and around the jacking points, is essential. Oil leaks from the engine and gearbox should be sought on a cold start, and any evidence of recent repairs or welding should be questioned carefully. Finally, although the absence of recorded advisories on the most recent pass is encouraging, the pattern of immediate retests following failures suggests that any prospective buyer should commission an independent pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with Land Rover products before committing to the purchase.