2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · CS12 SAR

A 2014 Range Rover Sport carrying a DVSA record that consists entirely of pass certificates with no recorded advisories across five consecutive tests is, on paper at least, a strong indicator of consistent roadworthiness for a twelve-year-old premium SUV. The most recent examination on 2 June 2025 returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, and the four prior tests from January 2022 through June 2024 followed the same pattern, with each visit producing no advisories. For a vehicle in this age bracket, and particularly for a Land Rover product which can be prone to advisories relating to suspension wear, brake component corrosion, and underbody deterioration, a completely clear advisory history is notable. However, a prospective buyer should be mindful that MOT testing is a minimum roadworthiness standard rather than a comprehensive mechanical survey, and certain items on this model – such as the air suspension compressor, electronic valve block, and the upper and lower wishbone assemblies – are known to deteriorate without necessarily triggering a test failure in their early stages. The recorded mileage of 85,898 against a twelve-year registration translates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 7,158 miles, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for a large luxury SUV of this vintage. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest a prolonged period off the road, and the mileage progression between tests appears consistent and gradual. This kind of moderate, steady usage pattern is generally favourable mechanically, as it tends to keep seals, dampers, and drivetrain components regularly exercised rather than suffering the drying-out effects of long storage. That said, even at this moderate mileage the vehicle is now entering a phase where the original factory-fitted bushes, ball joints, and suspension arms are approaching or have exceeded their expected service life, particularly given the heavy kerb weight of the Range Rover Sport which places sustained load on the front and rear suspension geometry. A buyer should pay particular attention during a physical inspection and test drive to the front suspension, listening for any clonking or knocking over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as the Range Rover Sport is well known for premature wear of the front upper and lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and the hydraulic reservoir and valve block if equipped with the dynamic response system. On the road, any warning messages relating to suspension, the vehicle sitting unevenly at standstill, or the compressor running excessively after ignition would warrant further investigation. Steering feel should be checked for vagueness or knocking, which could indicate worn track rod ends or a failing power steering ram. Off-road mode selection should be tested, and any hesitation or failure to rise to off-road height would suggest air spring or compressor issues. For the braking system, although no specific defects have been recorded, the buyer should still assess pedal feel for sponginess or excessive travel, listen for any grinding or scraping from the calipers which are known to seize on this platform, and inspect the discs and pads through the wheels for wear. Given the absence of any recorded advisories, a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a Land Rover specialist would be highly advisable, with particular focus on the timing chain stretch on the 3.0 SDV6 and 4.4 SDV8 diesel variants, coolant leaks from the plastic crossover pipes, and a bore-scope inspection of the cylinder bores for the well-documented scored liner issue that affects some Jaguar Land Rover diesel engines of this era. Any history of these items being addressed under warranty would be a reassuring sign, but their absence from the record does not confirm they have not occurred.