2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · CU06 OKK

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness status is currently failing, as evidenced by the most recent MOT test in December 2024 where the tester flagged a nearside stop lamp failure. This indicates that the mechanical integrity of the vehicle has deteriorated, likely due to the accumulation of wear on components such as suspension bushes and coil springs. The 2024 test occurred 13 months after the previous failed date in October 2023, suggesting a consistent worsening trend rather than a transient issue. The 2023 test in October 2023 passed without defects, but the 2021 test in November 2021 revealed significant wear on both front and offside tyres, indicating that the vehicle has not been adequately serviced since then. The 2024 test in December 2024 also failed, reinforcing that the vehicle is currently unsuitable for driving at this age. The mileage pattern reveals a significant gap between the vehicle's age and its recorded usage. The car is approximately 20 years old with 90,207 miles, averaging about 4,510 miles per year. This is considered low for a vehicle of this age, suggesting that the owner may have been using the car less frequently or that there were long periods of inactivity. The rapid mileage accumulation over the last three years, particularly the 2021 test in November 2021, indicates that the vehicle has been driven at a high volume since the previous MOTs. The 2024 test in December 2024 occurred 13 months after the 2023 test in October 2023, placing the most recent failure at 90,207 miles, which is the highest mileage recorded in the history of the vehicle. Given the recurring faults, particularly the nearside stop lamp failure and the extensive tyre wear in the 2021 test, the buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical wear. The most critical areas to examine are the suspension components, including bushings and springs, and the brakes, specifically binding calipers and brake discs. The 2024 MOT failure confirms that the vehicle has not been adequately maintained, as the wear on these components is now severe. The buyer must verify that the vehicle meets current safety standards and that the brakes are not in a binding condition before purchasing.