2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · BE04 LLO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding front-end suspension wear. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 96,985 miles passed, it flagged deteriorated front lower suspension arm bushes and ball joint covers. This follows a significant failure in July 2024 at 93,302 miles where multiple front ball joint dust covers and worn bushes were identified as defects. The persistence of these issues suggests that the suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life simultaneously. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,776 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 21,621 miles between the July 2022 and July 2023 tests, during which the vehicle maintained a clean record. Since the July 2023 test, the car has covered nearly 27,000 miles, indicating a steady rate of use. This steady mileage accumulation is standard but places consistent stress on the complex air suspension system and drivetrain components characteristic of the Range Rover Sport. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the deteriorated bushes and ball joints were actually replaced rather than merely monitored. The recurring nature of these faults points to a high likelihood of future failure if the entire assembly was neglected. Furthermore, the 2022 failure involving the central suspension accumulator and the airbag warning light necessitates verification that these electronic safety systems and the air suspension hardware are fully operational and free of latent faults. The SOS message noted during the 2025 test also requires a diagnostic scan to identify the underlying engine or transmission sensor fault.