2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · D2 NMC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the most recent test in April 2026 at 97,512 miles, a failure just five weeks prior at 97,376 miles highlighted significant oversight issues. The tester previously flagged an excessively corroded nearside rear brake pipe and perishing sidewalls on all four tyres, indicating that critical components are only addressed when they reach failure thresholds rather than during routine service intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 12,000 miles between February 2025 and April 2026, followed by a rapid burst of 1,200 miles leading to the recent failure. This low annual mileage often contributes to the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components and fluid systems, which is evidenced by the cracking sidewalls and corroded brake lines noted in the March 2026 record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity, specifically focusing on the doorsteps which were flagged for heavy corrosion in 2023. Although these were not yet failures at that time, the presence of rust suggests future risks to the chassis integrity. The oil leak near the transfer box reported in March 2026 also requires a close look to ensure it has not become a significant mechanical failure. Given the history of brake pipe corrosion, a detailed visual inspection of the entire hydraulic system is necessary to ensure no further hidden decay remains.