2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · BJ10 LBN

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean MOT pass in August 2024 at 80,954 miles. This recent result shows no defects, indicating that the mechanical and safety issues identified in previous years were addressed and rectified. The maintenance trend suggests an improvement from the significant failure in 2019, as the vehicle maintained a clean record through its most recent testing cycle. The mileage profile is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per annum. There is a distinct five-year gap between the September 2019 test and the August 2024 test during which the car covered only 1,810 miles. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, such long periods of inactivity can lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and internal corrosion within brake lines due to stagnant fluid. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system, as the 2019 failure revealed comprehensive wear across all four brake pads and weakened rear discs, alongside poor parking brake efficiency. Although these were repaired, the tester should check for binding calipers or uneven wear on the current hardware. Given the vehicle's age and intermittent use, it is vital to inspect the air suspension components for leaks and bushings for cracking, as these parts often fail through age and neglect rather than high mileage.