2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · FE06 RXL

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test on 2022-08-25—just under four years ago—confirms it remains roadworthy, though the 2021-08-25 failure (at 150,216 miles) for no recorded defects suggests an administrative oversight rather than a mechanical trend. No advisories or repeated faults appear in the history, indicating the tester did not identify any persistent issues with suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, or corrosion in critical areas. That said, the 2021 failure—despite passing the following month—warrants scrutiny of whether the vehicle was driven immediately after the first test, potentially masking latent problems. The lack of advisories in later tests implies either diligent maintenance or that minor wear was not detected during inspections. The mileage progression shows consistent annual usage of around 7,873 miles, typical for a vehicle of this age and type. The gap between the 2020 (142,874 miles) and 2021 (150,216 miles) tests—just over 7,300 miles in under a year—suggests no prolonged periods of neglect, though the sudden failure in August 2021 without defects is unusual. There are no red flags in the spacing between tests, but the 2021 anomaly could imply either a temporary oversight or a brief period where the vehicle was driven aggressively before the retest. No evidence suggests excessive wear from high mileage, but the age of the vehicle—nearing 20 years—means critical components like drivetrain seals, transfer case fluid, and rear axle bearings may now require proactive inspection. A buyer should prioritise an in-person examination of the suspension geometry, particularly the rear coil springs and bushes, given the vehicle’s age and typical wear patterns. The 2021 failure, despite no recorded defects, hints at potential undetected issues with brake binding or uneven wear, so caliper function and disc thickness should be verified. Structural corrosion—common in Range Rover Sport models—must be checked at wheel arches, sills, and subframe mounts, as this often goes unnoticed in MOT tests. Finally, the lack of advisories does not preclude hidden fluid leaks (coolant, differential, or transfer case) or degraded interior components like the gear linkage or clutch (if manual), which are not MOT-tested but critical for long-term reliability.