2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · AX68 OMT

This Range Rover Sport presents a mixed roadworthiness profile, dominated by a series of tyre-related advisories across consecutive tests and one structural tyre failure. The most recent examination on 24 January 2026 returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, which on the surface suggests a vehicle in good order at present. However, the underlying pattern tells a more nuanced story: between 2023 and 2025, every single MOT flagged tyre condition issues at the rear axle, including both inner edges worn close to the legal limit in 2023 and the same nearside rear edge again in 2025, alongside a nail in the offside rear tyre that year. The 2022 test saw a major failure for a nearside front outer tyre with a cut exposing the ply or cords, an item severe enough to fail the test outright. Tyre wear concentrated on inner edges is frequently symptomatic of suspension geometry issues such as worn rear trailing arms, weak bushes, or alignment irregularities, all of which are common failure points on this chassis and worth scrutinising carefully despite the clean 2026 result. With 85,332 miles recorded over approximately seven years, this vehicle has averaged around 12,190 miles annually, placing it firmly in the higher-mileage bracket for its age. While this figure is not extreme for a large SUV often used for long motorway journeys, it does mean the consumable items brakes, tyres, suspension linkages, and drivetrain mounts have all experienced substantial real-world use. The MOT history shows annual testing with no multi-year gaps, which is consistent with a vehicle that has been in regular use rather than laid up, so there is no concern about seized components or deteriorated fluids from extended standing. Higher annual mileage on a Range Rover Sport of this era tends to accelerate wear on air suspension components, rear differential mounts, and the complex multi-link rear geometry, so a pre-purchase inspection should account for the cumulative effect of this usage rather than treating it as a lightly driven example. When inspecting this vehicle, particular attention should be paid to the rear suspension assembly, as the recurring inner-edge tyre wear is the most consistent theme in the record. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the rear over uneven surfaces, particularly when traversing speed humps or potholes, as this typically indicates worn trailing arm bushes, failing upper or lower wishbone bushes, or play in the rear hub assemblies. Check for any pulling to one side under acceleration or braking, which can point to geometry that has shifted beyond manufacturer tolerance, and inspect the rear tyres themselves for feathering or stepped wear on the inner shoulders. The 2024 advisory regarding a fluid leak from the central rear area, although assessed as not excessive, should not be dismissed; on this platform central rear leaks often originate from the rear differential output seals, the transfer box, or the propshaft centre bearing, so a thorough underbody inspection with the vehicle raised is advisable to verify whether the seepage has progressed since that test. The braking system and general underbody integrity also warrant close examination given the mileage and the vehicle's typical exposure to winter road conditions. With over 85,000 miles covered, expect to find the brake discs approaching their second or third set, so feel for pedal judder under firm braking and listen for any binding or scraping from the calipers, particularly after the vehicle has been standing. Inspect the visible brake pipes, fuel lines, and subframe mounting points for surface corrosion, as the Range Rover Sport is known to suffer from brake pipe corrosion in the wheel arch areas and around the fuel filter housing. Finally, request a current diagnostic read-out of the air suspension system if equipped, as compressor failure and air spring leaks are common at this mileage, and verify that the vehicle sits level overnight rather than sagging on one corner, which would confirm an active fault rather than mere cosmetic ageing.