2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · HC02 AAA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass in December 2025 at 100,204 miles. This represents an improving trend in maintenance after a period of mechanical neglect in late 2024. While the car failed its test in December 2024 due to multiple suspension and braking defects, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that the previous owner addressed the critical safety failures to bring the vehicle back to standard. At 100,204 miles over nine years, the Range Rover has averaged approximately 11,100 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage for a premium SUV of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with a 14,000-mile gap between November 2023 and December 2024, and another 7,800 miles covered between December 2024 and December 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is driven regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and fluid systems. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the December 2024 failure revealed deteriorated ball joint dust covers and perished boots on both the nearside and offside fronts. While these were replaced, the recurring nature of rubber wear suggests a need to check for play in the control arms. The history also shows a pattern of brake wear, with thin pads and scored discs noted in 2022 and worn rear discs flagged in 2024. The current state of the braking system should be verified to ensure the recent repairs were carried out comprehensively. The supplementary restraint system warning lamp and the TPMS light recorded in the 2024 failure indicate electronic faults that were supposedly cleared prior to the final test. A prospective buyer should confirm that the dashboard remains free of warning lights and that the tyre pressure sensors are functioning correctly. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check of the chassis for structural integrity and underbody corrosion is essential to ensure no hidden rust issues are developing beyond the standard MOT inspection.