2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · EY06 AAZ

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 21 October 2023 at 122 227 miles with no recorded defects, confirming current roadworthiness. The preceding five years, however, reveal a persistent pattern of brake‑pipe corrosion, suspension wear and tyre deterioration. While the 2023 test shows a clean result after a series of failures and repairs, the underlying issues have been present for many years, indicating a stabilising rather than worsening trend. Mileage accumulation has been steady at roughly 6 100 miles per year over the car’s 20‑year life, which is typical for its age. Testing frequency increased after 2016, with multiple retests within the same year (2016‑2021) often following failures, suggesting active repair cycles. The interval between the 2022 test (114 414 miles) and the 2023 test (122 227 miles) covers about 7 800 miles in twelve months, a normal annual increase. A buyer should inspect the rear brake piping closely for corrosion and grease ingress, a fault that appears in every year from 2017 to 2022. The front brake hose should be examined for ferrule corrosion noted in the 2022 test. Suspension components, particularly the offside rear upper arm bush and front lower arm pins, show wear and excessive play; these need thorough checking. The split CV boot on the nearside front inner drive shaft (2021 failure) warrants inspection for dirt ingress. Tyre condition is a concern, with multiple entries citing near‑limit wear, edge wear and exposed cords on rear tyres; a visual check of all four tyres is essential. Finally, the registration plate lamp, which failed in 2017 and 2021, should be tested, and any under‑trays or engine covers noted, as they can obscure underside corrosion checks.