2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0L Petrol · DP17 OOA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in November 2025 at 98,026 miles, this followed a failure just one week prior at 97,634 miles. That failure revealed significant issues including an SRS fault, an insecure driver's seat, and misaligned headlights. The presence of corroded rear brake pipes covered in grease suggests a fluid leak or poor-quality repair that was only addressed after the vehicle failed the test. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. Between March 2022 and November 2025, the car covered 35,089 miles, indicating a steady usage profile. However, the jump of 12,302 miles recorded between November 2024 and November 2025 shows a slight increase in annual usage. This mileage accumulation places standard expected stress on the heavy-duty suspension components and drivetrain assemblies typical of the Range Rover Sport. A buyer must physically inspect the braking system and suspension, as the record shows a recurring history of worn and pitted discs dating back to 2022. The tester flagged a noisy offside rear wheel bearing in the 2025 failure, which should be checked for play or heat to ensure it was actually replaced. The grease on the rear brake pipes is a particular concern as it often masks active corrosion or indicates a previous fluid leak that may not have been properly cleaned. Additionally, verify the driver's seat mounting bolts are torqued following the previous security failure.