2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HST Mhev A 3.0L Petrol · KM71 FDN

A notably clean MOT record defines this 2021 Range Rover Sport HST MHEV, with four consecutive passes on file and no advisories or defects recorded against any component. The most recent test on 9 July 2026 was a pass with no defects recorded, and three prior passes in May 2026, May 2025, and October 2024 follow the same pattern of clean outcomes. This indicates that, at the point of DVSA inspection on each occasion, the vehicle met the minimum statutory roadworthiness standards across all tested items, including brakes, tyres, suspension, lighting, exhaust emissions, and visible structure. It is important to note, however, that a clean MOT history only confirms that no defects were recorded on the test day; it does not establish mechanical condition between tests or speak to service, repair, or maintenance work carried out privately. With around 28,323 miles accumulated over five years, this vehicle has covered roughly 5,600 miles annually, which is low for a car of its age and class. The mileage progression between tests appears broadly consistent rather than showing sudden jumps or long stationary gaps, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular but light use rather than being laid up for extended periods. Mechanically, lower annual mileage on a large SUV with complex air suspension, MHEV electrical architecture, and heavy drivetrain components can mean that certain wear-related items, such as brake discs and pads, may suffer surface corrosion from infrequent use, while sealed components like transmission and transfer box fluids are less likely to have been replaced under mileage-based service intervals. The fact that all four MOT tests passed without a single advisory related to brakes, tyres, or suspension is consistent with this light-use profile, though it does not confirm that the underlying components are in new condition. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no specific components flagged by DVSA that warrant focused re-inspection. Even so, the test drive should concentrate on the areas that commonly affect Range Rover Sport vehicles of this generation and that would not necessarily have been recorded as failures if they were within legal limits at the time of test. Listen for any clonks, knocks, or shuddering from the air suspension on low-speed manoeuvres and over speed humps, as worn air struts, valve block solenoids, or compressor relays are common and not always flagged at MOT if the vehicle settles within the prescribed height limits on test. The steering should be checked for any vagueness, rubbing, or pulling under braking, particularly given the vehicle's mass, and the brakes should be tested from speed for any judder, vibration through the pedal, or pulling to one side that could indicate warped front discs or a binding caliper. Tyre condition should be physically examined for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear, which can point to suspension geometry misalignment or worn lower control arm bushes that an MOT may not catch if no component is beyond its legal limit. In addition to the dynamic checks, the MHEV 48-volt mild hybrid system and auxiliary battery should be reviewed for any warning messages on the instrument cluster, particularly regarding the auxiliary belt-driven starter generator or the 48V system. A diagnostic scan for stored fault codes would be advisable given the complexity of the electrical architecture on this derivative. The underside, although not specifically flagged on any MOT, would benefit from a visual inspection on a ramp for any early signs of corrosion to the subframe, brake pipe routing, or rear differential mounting hardware, all of which are known vulnerability points on this platform. Given the clean DVSA record but low recorded mileage, the priority for any inspection should be confirming the condition of age- and time-sensitive items such as brake fluid, coolant, air suspension components, and the MHEV auxiliary battery, rather than reacting to specific MOT advisories.