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

This 2017 Range Rover Sport presents an exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile, with five consecutive MOT passes recorded between December 2021 and December 2025 and zero advisories or defects logged across any of those examinations. The absence of even minor flagged items over a five-year testing window is notable for a vehicle of this age and class, particularly given the well-documented susceptibility of the L494-generation Sport to suspension, brake, and underbody corrosion issues. While a clean MOT history does not constitute a mechanical guarantee, the unbroken sequence of passes with no advisory notes indicates that the structural integrity, braking system, steering components, suspension assemblies, exhaust, and visible underbody areas have all remained within prescribed standards throughout the recorded testing period. The most recent examination on 22 December 2025 confirmed this status, supporting a picture of consistent compliance with roadworthiness requirements. With 96,610 miles accumulated over approximately nine years of use, the vehicle is averaging close to 10,734 miles annually, which sits broadly within typical parameters for a large premium SUV of this vintage. The mileage progression between annual tests is steady and shows no dramatic spikes or extended gaps that would suggest irregular usage, a prolonged period off the road, or an odometer anomaly. This consistent accumulation rate implies regular rather than intermittent operation, which from a mechanical standpoint is generally favourable for a complex vehicle such as the Range Rover Sport. Engines, transmissions, transfer boxes, and air suspension components tend to suffer more acutely from extended standing periods than from steady road use, so the usage pattern recorded here is unlikely to have contributed to the kind of dry-joint, seized-caliper, or compressor failure commonly seen on low-mileage examples. Given the absence of any recorded advisories or component-specific defects, a prospective buyer cannot rely on the MOT history to flag particular wear items, making a targeted physical and dynamic inspection all the more important. On a test drive, particular attention should be directed to the air suspension system, listening for the compressor running excessively on startup, feeling for any sagging at any corner when stationary, and noting whether the vehicle settles evenly to its ride height after a few minutes. The electronic air struts, valve block, and reservoir are known wear items on this generation and would not necessarily have been flagged on an MOT unless the resulting ride height or component security was already at a failure threshold. Steering response should be tested across a range of speeds and during full-lock manoeuvres, as any knocking, clonking, or delay in self-centring could indicate worn upper and lower wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar drop links, both of which are common wear items on higher-mileage examples of this platform. The braking system should also be evaluated dynamically, with the buyer testing pedal feel under firm application to detect any judder, vibration through the steering wheel, or pulling to one side under heavy braking, all of which could suggest warped front or rear discs or a binding caliper. Despite the clean MOT record, the brake discs and pads are consumable items that deteriorate with use and would not be recorded unless already at the legal wear limit at the time of test. Similarly, a thorough visual inspection of the underbody, paying particular attention to the front and rear subframes, brake pipes, fuel lines, and suspension mounting points, is strongly recommended, as corrosion in these areas is a known issue for Land Rover products and can develop between MOTs. Finally, the buyer should verify the service history directly, ensuring that the air suspension compressor, transfer box, and haldex coupling have been serviced at the manufacturer-recommended intervals, as these items are not assessed during an MOT but represent significant potential repair costs if neglected on a vehicle approaching 100,000 miles.