2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · K29 OJM

A consistent run of passes with no recorded failures since first testing in 2018 defines the mechanical story of this Range Rover Sport. The most recent MOT on 5 August 2025 was recorded as a clean pass with no advisories, and across eight tests there are only three minor advisory items to examine. The brake pad advisories from 2020 and the single tyre wear advisory from 2023 are isolated, one-off observations rather than a recurring pattern, suggesting the vehicle has not presented the chronic structural corrosion, persistent suspension wear, or escalating component deterioration that frequently appears on high-mileage Land Rover products. The overall trend across the seven-year testing window is therefore stable and slightly improving, with the clean 2025 result reflecting a vehicle that has not accumulated repeat advisories. With 102,457 miles recorded against an 11-year age, the vehicle averages roughly 9,314 miles annually, which is broadly typical for its class and age. The MOT history itself spans August 2018 through August 2025 with consistent annual or biannual testing, indicating the vehicle has been in regular use rather than laid up for extended periods, and the gaps between tests align with expected renewal cycles rather than long off-road intervals. There are no sudden mileage jumps between tests that would suggest towing-heavy or commercial-style operation. That said, the absolute figure remains substantial, and consumables associated with higher-mileage SUVs of this era — brake discs, suspension bushes, air suspension components, and driveline fluids — will have experienced corresponding wear even where the MOT record does not flag them. For a prospective buyer, the brake-related advisories from the 2020 test warrant direct attention during inspection, as the rear brake pads were already noted as wearing thin and any subsequent pad replacement should have included inspection of the rear discs for lipping, scoring, or corrosion pitting. On a test drive, listen for any binding or dragging sensation from the rear brakes when cold, watch for the handbrake holding on an incline, and feel for judder through the pedal under moderate braking. The 2023 advisory noted an offside rear tyre worn on the edge, which can indicate a tracking issue, slight camber wear, or under-inflation over time; a four-wheel alignment check and a close inspection of the remaining tyres for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear is advisable before purchase. Although the MOT record shows no advisories relating to suspension components, Land Rover products at this mileage frequently develop wear in the front control arm bushes, anti-roll bar links, and air suspension struts or compressor issues. On a test drive, pay particular attention to any clonks or thuds from the front suspension over speed humps, any sagging of the vehicle when parked overnight which would indicate air strut leakage, and warning messages on the dashboard relating to suspension fault or ride height. The braking system should also be examined for corrosion around the rear calipers and flexible brake hoses, the underbody should be inspected on a ramp for any emerging surface corrosion on subframe mounting points or suspension arms, and a full underbonth check for oil leaks from the engine and transfer box is recommended given the mileage, even though none of these items have yet triggered an advisory.