2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · EL04 CAM

The 2014 Range Rover Sport presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 29 July 2025 at 78,574 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet extends a consistent pattern of defect-free testing stretching back to at least April 2022, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that consistently meets the UK roadworthiness threshold without requiring remedial work between tests. The mileage accumulation is measured and typical for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Between the March 2021 failure and the July 2025 pass, the odometer advanced from 63,834 to 78,574 miles, a gain of 14,740 miles over roughly four years and four months. This equates to approximately 3,400 miles per year during that window, which is notably lower than the vehicle's lifetime average of around 6,500 miles per year. The record shows a gap between April 2022 and July 2024 with no documented tests, suggesting the vehicle may have been off the road or exempt during that period. The 2021 failure on 29 March at 63,834 miles recorded no defects, indicating the failure was likely administrative or related to a documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, as the very next day's retest at 63,834 miles passed cleanly. Despite the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on areas the MOT does not continuously monitor. The air suspension system, a known wear item on this generation Range Rover Sport, should be cycled through its height modes and checked for slow leaks or compressor strain, particularly given the vehicle's age. Underbody condition warrants close attention, as corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and suspension mounting points can develop between annual tests without triggering a failure until advanced. The braking system, including caliper slide mechanisms and handbrake actuators, should be inspected for binding tendencies that may not always present during a static MOT check. Tyre condition and alignment should be verified, as uneven wear patterns can indicate suspension geometry drift that has not yet reached an advisory threshold. The clean record is encouraging, but it reflects only a snapshot each year, and a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with this platform remains a prudent step.