2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0L Petrol · F3 MKJ

The vehicle presents a clean and stable roadworthiness profile across its entire MOT history. The most recent test, conducted on 21 January 2026 at 35,072 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This marks the fourth consecutive first-time pass with no advisories or failures, spanning from December 2022 through January 2026. The trend is firmly stable, indicating consistent upkeep and no emerging mechanical or structural deterioration over the recorded period. The annual mileage accumulation of roughly 5,010 miles per year is notably low for a seven-year-old Range Rover Sport. Between the November 2024 test at 30,996 miles and the January 2026 test at 35,072 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 4,076 miles over thirteen months, which is consistent with the overall low-use pattern. The record shows no sudden spikes in mileage accumulation between tests, and the intervals between tests are reasonably regular, with the longest gap being just over twelve months. There are no anomalies in the odometer progression that would suggest tampering or extended periods of disuse, though the low annual mileage does mean the vehicle may have experienced more short-trip running than a typical high-mileage equivalent, which can affect diesel particulate filter regeneration and battery health. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage use does not eliminate age-related deterioration, and rubber suspension bushes, seals, and bushes on a heavy vehicle like the Range Rover Sport can perish from age and standing rather than from wear. The air suspension system, a known area of concern on this model, should be cycled through its height settings and checked for slow leaks or compressor strain, even though no suspension defects have been flagged. Brake discs and pads on a vehicle covering low annual mileages can suffer from surface corrosion and uneven pad transfer, particularly if the car is used predominantly for short journeys. The exhaust system and diesel after-treatment components, including the DPF and EGR circuit, deserve close attention given the low-mileage usage pattern. Repeated short trips can lead to incomplete DPF regeneration, which would not necessarily trigger an MOT advisory until soot loading becomes severe. Tyres should be inspected for sidewall cracking and date codes, as a vehicle covering only 5,000 miles per year may be running on its original rubber, which degrades with age regardless of tread depth. A pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with the Range Rover Sport's air suspension and electronics architecture is strongly recommended, as the clean MOT record reflects only the test-day condition and does not guarantee the absence of latent or intermittent faults.