2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · FM10 TYB

The most recent MOT, conducted on 26 November 2025 at 223,214 miles, passed but flagged a recurring concern: front and rear lower suspension arm pins or bushes worn on both sides, though not yet resulting in excessive movement. This is the first advisory of its kind in the record, appearing after four consecutive clean passes. The maintenance trend is therefore stable overall but shows a developing wear pattern typical of a high-mileage vehicle of this age. No new braking, emissions, or structural defects were recorded in the latest test, which is a positive sign for short-term roadworthiness. The mileage pattern is unusual and warrants careful scrutiny. Between the clean pass on 15 November 2022 at 101,568 miles and the next recorded test on 30 November 2024 at 116,675 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 15,107 miles in two years. However, the jump from 116,675 miles in November 2024 to 223,214 miles by November 2025 represents an extraordinary increase of 106,539 miles in a single year. This is far beyond typical annual usage and strongly suggests intensive long-distance driving, possible use as a commercial or towing vehicle, or a potential mileage anomaly that a buyer should verify independently through service records, HPI checks, and inspection of wear patterns on the clutch, steering wheel, pedals, and driver's seat bolsters. The 2022 test at 97,029 miles revealed several minor but telling issues: a spongy brake feel, a battery warning light, a chipped offside windscreen, a worn offside front tyre, and worn rear brake discs. None of these reappeared in subsequent tests, suggesting they were addressed at the time. The 2025 advisory on worn suspension bushes front and rear is the first sign of a structural wear item reaching the point of notification. On a vehicle of this age and mileage, a buyer should have the front and rear suspension arms, bushes, ball joints, and coil springs inspected for play and corrosion, particularly given the vehicle's likely exposure to heavy loads or rough terrain typical of Range Rover Sport usage. A thorough underbody inspection is advisable to check for corrosion on the subframes, brake lines, and exhaust system, as well as the condition of the brake calipers and discs given the earlier spongy pedal and worn disc advisory. The battery warning light flagged in 2022 should prompt a check of the charging system and battery health, especially if the vehicle has been sitting between short trips. Overall, the MOT record is largely clean and the latest pass is recent, but the extraordinary mileage accumulation in the final year and the emerging suspension wear demand a detailed pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician familiar with Land Rover chassis and drivetrain systems.