2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · FP67 CDV

The vehicle passed its most recent DVSA MOT test on 1 April 2026, though four advisories were issued at this examination. These related to an offside front tyre and a nearside rear tyre both worn close to the legal limit and on their edges, a nearside rear tyre showing cracking and perishing damage, and front suspension arm pin or bush wear on both sides of the thrust arm not yet resulting in excessive movement. When viewing the full MOT history, there is a discernible pattern of advisory recurrence that a prospective buyer should weigh carefully. The front lower suspension bushes were specifically flagged in 2025 with cracking and perishing on both sides, and the 2026 test notes the same thrust arm components are worn, indicating progressive deterioration rather than a one-off observation. Front brake disc lipping was noted in 2020, and by 2023, pitted and scored front discs were recorded, suggesting a developing issue with the front braking hardware. Although the vehicle has not failed any test to date, the accumulating advisories, particularly on suspension components, indicate that maintenance costs are likely to escalate in the near term, and the overall trend suggests a vehicle that is beginning to require more attentive mechanical upkeep rather than one with a stable or improving record. The recorded mileage of 72,382 miles on a 2017 model equates to an annual average of approximately 8,042 miles, which sits squarely within the typical usage bracket for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no dramatic spikes or extended gaps in the recorded mileages that would suggest either prolonged periods of standing or severe high-mileage abuse, meaning wear patterns are likely to be broadly commensurate with the odometer figure. For a Range Rover Sport of this age and mileage, buyers should expect mid-life attention to known wear items such as the air suspension components, turbocharger oil feed pipes, and the timing chain assembly, though the MOT history itself only directly evidences wear on the conventional suspension bushes and front brake discs at this stage. Turning to the specific recurring advisories, the front suspension bushes flagged on both sides of the thrust arm warrant close physical inspection. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension when traversing speed bumps, uneven road surfaces, or when turning into driveways under load. Excessive play in the bushes can also manifest as vague or wandering steering and uneven inner-edge tyre wear, the latter of which is consistent with the edge wear already observed on the offside front tyre. Replacing the thrust arms with their associated bushes is a common service item on this platform, and given the progression from 2025 to 2026, it would be prudent to budget for this work imminently, particularly as the MOT inspector has now formally recorded the wear at the most recent test. Regarding the tyres and brakes, the near-side rear tyre cracking should not be dismissed as cosmetic, as sidewall perishing on a nine-year-old vehicle can compromise structural integrity even if the tread depth remains legal. All four tyres should be inspected for manufacturing date codes, as rubber compound degradation occurs with calendar age regardless of mileage. The front brake discs, which were noted as lipped in 2020 and pitted by 2023, should be physically examined for ridge depth at the friction surface edge and for any brake shudder or pulsation felt through the steering wheel under firm braking. Finally, given the mixed urban and mileage profile typical of this annual average, verify the service book stamps for recent replacement of the brake fluid, which degrades on a calendar basis regardless of mileage, the coolant, and the dual-range transfer box and differential oils if four-wheel-drive system servicing evidence cannot be produced. A 12-volt battery test is also advisable on a vehicle of this age, particularly if it has seen periods of short journeys only.