2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0L Petrol · BP18 VUB

A clean five-test MOT history with no advisories or failures recorded across the 2021 to 2025 testing cycle is the defining mechanical takeaway for this 2018 Range Rover Sport. Every annual examination since September 2021 has passed without a single advisory, including the most recent test on 2 October 2025, indicating that the items an MOT inspector can formally assess at the time of testing — tyres, brakes, suspension, lights, emissions, structure, and visibility — were within prescribed limits on each occasion. It is important to note that a clean advisory sheet reflects what was flagged during a specific roadside examination on the day; it does not by itself confirm the underlying mechanical condition of the vehicle, nor does it replace a pre-purchase inspection. With that caveat, the absence of recurring advisories across five consecutive tests is a notable data point and suggests no chronic wear patterns have yet been formally identified on this platform. The recorded mileage of 59,423 miles against an eight-year age equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 7,428 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this class and vintage. The first MOT on file is from September 2021 at three years of age, indicating the vehicle was first presented for testing just before the car turned three, after which annual tests have followed in fairly regular sequence with no multi-year gaps in testing. There is no evidence of extended lay-up periods, sudden mileage spikes between tests, or inconsistent usage that would warrant specific concern from the recorded figures alone. Mechanically, this level of usage on a Range Rover Sport of this generation means consumables such as brake discs, pads, and tyres will have been worked reasonably consistently rather than suffering the uneven wear patterns that can arise from prolonged standing followed by short, infrequent trips. For a prospective buyer, the absence of flagged components in the MOT record means there is no specific defect history to investigate further, but the broader known weaknesses of this Range Rover Sport platform still warrant direct physical checks on any test drive. The air suspension system, where fitted, should be observed for any sagging at rest, uneven corner height after startup, or delayed rise to level, and the compressor should be listened for during ignition. On the move, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn upper and lower wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar drop links, both common wear items on this chassis. Steering should feel precise without vagueness around the straight-ahead, and any clunking when turning near full lock can point to worn swivel pin or drive shaft issues. The braking system should be assessed for pedal feel, pulling to either side under firm application, and any vibration through the pedal which can indicate warped front discs, while a handbrake that fails to hold on an incline points to rear caliper or actuator concerns. Under the bonnet, look for any signs of oil misting around the cam covers, coolant residue around the expansion tank or radiator unions, and ensure the stop-start system operates correctly as a basic electrical health check. Although no MOT failures or advisories have been recorded, a Range Rover Sport of this age and mileage is approaching the point where suspension bushes, brake discs, and tyres may be approaching replacement regardless of whether they were flagged, so a physical inspection and a raised ramp examination remain strongly advisable before purchase.