2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4L Petrol · KP05 NPF

The most recent MOT, conducted on 07 July 2023 at 195,253 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This is a significant improvement over the January 2022 failure, which listed 21 separate defects including corroded brake pipes, worn suspension bushes, and a spongy brake pedal. The maintenance trend appears to have stabilised and improved markedly between 2022 and 2023, suggesting a substantial round of remedial work was carried out in that window. However, the current MOT is now over two and a half years old as of June 2026, meaning the vehicle has not been subjected to a roadworthiness assessment for a considerable period. A fresh MOT should be viewed as a prerequisite before any purchase. The mileage pattern raises a notable concern. Between the February 2021 test at 192,688 miles and the July 2023 test at 195,253 miles, the vehicle covered just 2,565 miles across roughly two and a half years. This is an unusually low accumulation for a vehicle of this type and age, averaging approximately 1,000 miles per year during that period. Such a figure could indicate prolonged periods of inactivity, which carries its own risks including deteriorated brake components, dried suspension seals, and fuel system issues. The earlier history between June 2019 at 188,095 miles and February 2021 at 192,688 miles shows a more typical accumulation of around 4,593 miles in 20 months. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system, given the severity of the January 2022 defects. Four corroded rear brake pipes, corroded front brake hose ferrules, worn front and rear brake discs, and a spongy brake pedal all featured in that failure. Although the 2023 pass suggests these were addressed, corrosion in brake lines on a 21-year-old vehicle of this type is a recurring risk, particularly if the car has stood idle. The rear lower and upper suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in both 2021 and 2022, and the nearside rear hub bush was noted as excessively worn in 2022. These should be checked for play and deterioration. The sidestep mountings were also flagged as corroded in 2022, which may point to broader underbody corrosion that warrants a close inspection of the chassis, subframes, and suspension mounting points. Tyre condition appeared as a defect in both 2021 and 2022, including a cut reaching the ply on the nearside front and exposed cords on the offside rear, suggesting basic consumable upkeep was inconsistent during that period.