2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · DP16 KRD

A notably clean MOT record defines this Range Rover Sport, with five passes and only one recorded failure logged across its testing history, and crucially, no advisory items, defects, or component-specific failures appearing anywhere in the DVSA file. The single failure on 2025-05-01 sits on the same date as a pass, suggesting it was a present-and-resolved issue rather than a structural or mechanical deficiency; no defect data was captured for that entry, so it cannot be categorised further. With zero advisories across consecutive years, there is no documented pattern of corrosion on the subframe or brake lines, no recorded suspension arm or bush wear, no oil leaks flagged from the engine or transmission, and no exhaust or emissions concerns. For a seven-year-old vehicle covering a moderate annual mileage, this absence of recurring advisories is a positive indicator of structural and mechanical consistency, though it does not eliminate the possibility of items developing between tests. At 47,990 miles over seven years, the vehicle accumulates roughly 6,856 miles annually, which sits squarely within typical usage parameters for a UK-registered SUV of this class. There are no gaps in MOT testing, no extended stationary periods that could promote moisture ingress into brake systems, dormant bearing corrosion, or 12V battery degradation through lack of use, and no evidence of rapid mileage accumulation between tests that would suggest motorway-heavy commercial use. The continuous annual testing pattern through 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 indicates the vehicle has remained in regular service, which generally supports consistent component warm-up cycles, maintained lubricant distribution through driveline seals, and steady brake disc surface activity rather than the corrosion pitting or sticking caliper issues often seen on low-use or stored examples. For a prospective buyer, the absence of advisory data means a physical inspection becomes the primary means of identifying emerging concerns typical of this model and mileage. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the upper and lower wishbones, front subframe mounting bushes, and anti-roll bar drop links, all known wear points on the chassis. Check for any steering vagueness, pulling to one side under braking, or vibration through the steering wheel which could indicate warped front brake discs, and verify that the electronic air suspension raises and lowers smoothly without warning messages on the dashboard. Inspect the underside visually if possible for any signs of corrosion on the rear subframe, brake pipe routing along the chassis rails, and the exhaust mounting rubbers, even though none of these were flagged at test. Given the clean paper trail, priority during inspection should shift toward high-mileage-age service items that MOT testing does not cover, such as the condition of the timing chain components, transfer box and differential fluid history, and the state of the air suspension compressor and valve block, which are known service-cost items on this platform irrespective of MOT outcome. Confirm the brake fluid and coolant have been changed within recommended intervals, as the MOT does not assess fluid age. Examine all four tyres for even wear patterns, as uneven shoulder wear can point to suspension geometry drift, and check the underside of the engine and transmission for any signs of seepage from the sump, transfer box, or differential seals. With no recorded failure points to chase, the vehicle's mechanical risk profile depends almost entirely on the thoroughness of routine servicing and a careful test drive focused on the chassis and driveline response.