2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · DE51 ABU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clear improving trend following a period of mechanical neglect. The most recent test in November 2025 at 95,538 miles resulted in no recorded defects, mirroring the clean result from October 2024 at 91,589 miles. This indicates that the current owner has addressed previous mechanical concerns and is maintaining the vehicle to a standard that passes inspections without. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, with a 7,700-mile interval between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 4,000 miles between 2024 and late 2025. This regularity suggests the car does not suffer from long periods of stationary time which degrade seals, nor excessive high-mile cycles that accelerate the wear of drivetrain components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking systems given the faults identified in October 2023. At 83,879 miles, the tester flagged a severely deteriorated offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover, corroded rear brake pipes, and worn rear inner brake discs. While these were rectified, the presence of corrosion on brake lines suggests the vehicle has operated in harsh environments, requiring a thorough check for further structural rust or fluid leaks around the chassis and hydraulic lines. The history also reveals a recurring pattern of tyre-related issues between 2021 and 2022, involving multiple cuts, nails, and sidewall damage. While these are consumable items, they indicate a previous lack of attention to basic vehicle upkeep. The buyer must verify the current condition of the tyres and ensure that the suspension components are not showing signs of premature bushing wear or play, following the previous failure of the ball joint cover.