2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · DX67 YXZ

The most recent DVSA MOT test conducted on 13 February 2026 resulted in a pass, with only a minor advisory relating to a windscreen chip not impairing the driver's view and two advisories noting slight corrosion to the ferrules on both rear brake hoses. These advisories do not constitute a failure, but they should be reviewed by the buyer because they represent the early stages of a deterioration that, if left unattended, may progress to fluid weeping under hydraulic load or, in a worst-case scenario, hose failure. The pattern across the recorded tests is broadly stable rather than worsening: the 2022 and 2023 tests were completely clean, the 2024 test surfaced advisories for thin front and rear brake pads together with pitted front inner brake discs and a nearside rear tyre cut, and the 2025 test returned without recorded defects. The recurrence at the most recent test is limited to those brake hose ferrules, suggesting the vehicle has been generally well maintained with attention now being directed at the rear hydraulic lines. Against a recorded mileage of 55,690 miles over a nine-year period, the vehicle is averaging approximately 6,188 miles annually, which is broadly typical for its age and consistent with a mix of mixed-purpose use including motorway mileage. There are no conspicuous gaps in the test history indicative of long periods off-road, nor are there signals of unusually rapid accumulation that would point to hard high-mileage service use such as towing or commercial operation. The mileage progression across tests appears steady, and although the absence of in-service mileage readings between tests prevents precise year-on-year confirmation, the overall figure aligns with what one would expect for a privately used Range Rover Sport of this generation. This is reassuring from a drivetrain and major component wear perspective, although it is still important to recognise that nine years of calendar life bring their own time-dependent degradation concerns irrespective of distance covered. For a prospective buyer, the existing advisories warrant targeted physical inspection. The rear brake hose ferrules showing slight corrosion should be examined closely for surface pitting and weeping, with a torch used to check the crimped unions where the flexible hose meets the rigid line; any damp residue, swelling of the rubber under load, or sponginess at the pedal during a firm test-drive stop should be taken seriously. The advisories from the 2024 test relating to brake pad wear and pitted front inner discs imply that a pad and disc refresh has either already been carried out or is now overdue, so a current inspection of pad thickness, disc lip measurement, and visual scoring on the disc face is advisable, listening on the test drive for any brake shudder under harder stops or any grinding or squealing that would suggest pad material transfer or wear sensor contact. The recorded tyre cut on the nearside rear should also be re-examined; while not deep enough to fail at the time, cuts can propagate with age and thermal cycling, and a close look at the sidewall and tread for any bulging, cracking, or perishing is sensible given that the tyres fitted at MOT time may well have been changed since. Beyond the recorded items, attention should be paid to age-related items that an MOT does not fully cover. Rubber components including the various suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, drop links, and the air suspension system itself should be inspected for cracking or splits, with the vehicle raised to evaluate for any sagging at the corners which would indicate air strut failure, a known issue on this model. The 12 volt battery health should be checked, as nine-year-old original units or even replacements will be approaching the end of their service life and Range Rover Sport electronics are notoriously sensitive to low voltage. Brake calipers on a vehicle of this age and weight can seize through corrosion, so a test drive should include several firm stops from moderate speed to confirm the vehicle tracks straight without pulling and that the wheels release cleanly afterwards. Finally, brake fluid, coolant, and both engine and transfer box oils degrade with calendar time rather than mileage, so evidence of recent fluid servicing in the service book or via independent documentation is highly relevant, and any evidence of weeping from the transfer box, differential, or around the timing cover area should be investigated, as the vehicle approaches the point at which proactive replacement of these consumables becomes sound preventative maintenance.