2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE SDV6 A 3.0L Heavy oil · EGZ 1

A range of MOT outcomes from clean passes through to an outright failure with no defects recorded against either event defines the mechanical picture for this 2014 Range Rover Sport SDV6, the most recent entry on 18 February 2026 being a pass following a fail on 24 January 2026 just twenty five days earlier. Because both DVSA records show no advisories and no defect details for the failure, the tester did not identify any specific component that prevented certification on that date, which typically points to either an administrative refusal, a tyre condition or presentation issue resolved before the retest, or an emissions or brake imbalance reading that was remedied and rechecked. The intervening tests at 2022, 2023 and 2024 each passed without recorded advisories, meaning there is no documented pattern of chronic wear items such as suspension bushes, brake pipes, corrosion or oil leaks surfacing in the test record. The lack of recorded advisory detail, while favourable on the surface, does mean a prospective buyer has limited component specific insight from the MOT history alone and must rely more heavily on a physical inspection. Recorded mileage of 73,540 miles across twelve years equates to an average of roughly 6,128 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age and class. The annual MOT frequency is consistent with a car in continuous use, and the absence of long gaps between tests suggests the vehicle has not been laid up for extended periods that might otherwise raise concerns about standing degradation to brakes, tyres, drivetrain seals or the diesel emissions system. That said, diesel Range Rover Sport models are complex vehicles with known sensitivity to short journey operation, and even with a steady annual mileage the EGR valve, DPF condition, turbo actuator wear and twin turbocharger oil seals are areas where age related deterioration may not have surfaced in MOT testing because they fall outside its scope. Given the absence of specific advisories in the MOT record, a buyer should concentrate on the items most likely to cause concern on a post 2014 SDV6 with this mileage, beginning with the suspension. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front over uneven surfaces which can indicate worn front upper and lower wishbone bushes, anti roll bar links or the air suspension compressor if fitted, and pay attention to any sagging at the rear when stationary. Inspect the underside for any signs of fluid misting around the front diff, transfer box and engine sump, as well as the condition of the brake pipes and flex hoses which on these vehicles can corrode where they run along the inner wings and subframe mounting points. On the test drive itself, expect a straight steering response with no pulling, firm and progressive brake pedal feel without judder under heavy application, and no warning lights on the instrument cluster, particularly the DPF, glow plug or emissions related symbols. Finally, before purchase it is worth confirming exactly why the January 2026 test was refused, as the DVSA failure entry carries no component detail and this gap in the record is unusual. A pre purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with the SDV6 platform would be prudent to check the timing belt service interval status if applicable, the condition of the dual mass flywheel and turbocharger actuators, and to carry out a diagnostic scan for stored fault codes in modules such as the transmission, ABS and emissions systems that would not be visible on a standard MOT. The vehicle passed its most recent test, but the short interval between fail and pass warrants direct clarification and a thorough physical examination given the complexity and age of this model.