2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0L Petrol · C29 SCL

The recorded roadworthiness history for this 2021 Range Rover Sport is unusually sparse for a five-year-old vehicle, with only three MOT tests documented despite annual testing being required from its third anniversary onwards. All three entries, in August 2024, August 2025, and December 2025, returned pass results with no advisories, failures, or defects of any kind recorded against the vehicle. That clean paper trail is mechanically reassuring in one sense — there is no DVSA evidence of worn brake components, deteriorated suspension parts, corroded underbody structure, or emissions concerns — but the thinness of the record itself limits how confidently any prospective buyer can rely on MOT data alone. The gap between the August 2025 test and the December 2025 test is also notable, suggesting either a retest following an unrecorded issue or an administrative re-present, though no failure history exists to clarify which. At 21,422 miles over approximately five years, this vehicle is accumulating mileage at a rate of around 4,284 miles per year, which is markedly below average for a large premium SUV of this type. Such low annual mileage raises specific mechanical considerations. Brake discs and pads on a Range Rover Sport can suffer from low-use corrosion, particularly on the rear calipers, which may bind or seize after prolonged standing and produce uneven pad wear or pulling under braking. Similarly, coil springs, anti-roll bar bushes, and suspension arms can develop flat spots or stiffening from minimal articulation, while the air suspension system — standard or optional depending on the variant — relies on regular compressor cycling to keep rubber diaphragms, valve blocks, and dryer systems in working order. Drive belts, coolant, and transmission fluid all degrade on a time basis rather than purely mileage, so five years of light use still represents meaningful fluid-ageing that an MOT test cannot detect. Given the absence of any flagged components on the MOT record, there is no specific defect pattern to investigate further through paperwork, which places greater emphasis on the physical inspection and test drive. On a road test, particular attention should be paid to the behaviour of the air suspension: listen for the compressor running excessively after startup, which can indicate a leaking air spring or a dryer bottle saturated with moisture, and check that the vehicle settles to ride height promptly without warning messages on the dash. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive without any judder or pulling, as warped front discs from heat cycling or seized caliper guide pins are common even at low mileage. Steering response should be precise without clonking over speed humps, which would suggest worn front suspension arms, drop links, or anti-roll bar bushes — areas the MOT history unfortunately does not cover given the limited test frequency. Finally, because the MOT data offers only three clean passes and no granular defect information, a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with Land Rover products would be prudent. A thorough underbody examination should look for the early signs of corrosion on the aluminium monocoque's bolt-on steel components, subframe mounting points, and brake pipe runs, all of which can deteriorate on vehicles that have been driven through winter salt but covered too few miles to keep protective coatings active. Electrical systems, including the infotainment, Terrain Response controls, and any ride-height adjustments, should be cycled through their full range of operation, as low-mileage vehicles are more prone to software glitches and actuator dormancy issues. An oil inspection and a diagnostic read for any stored fault codes would also compensate for the relatively shallow MOT history this vehicle presents.