2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · LB67 SVT

This Range Rover Sport presents a notably clean roadworthiness profile across its recorded MOT history, with no advisories, defects, or component-specific failures logged on any of the four documented test events between 2022 and 2025. The single failure recorded on 19 December 2022 is unusual in that no defects were recorded against it, which strongly suggests an administrative or procedural refusal rather than a mechanical defect, particularly given that a clean pass was issued only two days later on 21 December 2022. Across all subsequent tests in 2024 and 2025, the vehicle has continued to pass without any flagged deterioration, indicating a stable mechanical condition with no progressive wear patterns recorded under DVSA inspection. The absence of recurring advisories on items such as suspension components, brake pipes, or underbody corrosion is a positive indicator for a vehicle of this age and segment, where such issues commonly surface on Land Rover products. The recorded mileage of 61,640 miles across approximately eight years equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 7,700 miles, which is broadly typical for a large premium SUV of this vintage and suggests consistent, regular use rather than prolonged periods of standing. There are no significant mileage gaps or sudden jumps in the recorded readings that would indicate odometer inconsistencies or unusual usage patterns. A regular annual mileage of this level is generally beneficial mechanically, as it allows the drivetrain, suspension, and braking components to remain in working order through consistent thermal cycling and fluid movement. However, it should be noted that the recorded MOT entries cover only the period from 2022 onwards, meaning the earlier service and inspection history is not visible in this dataset, and any pre-2022 wear patterns remain unverified through MOT records alone. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any advisories means there are no specific DVSA-flagged components to target on inspection, but several areas warrant particular attention given the known mechanical characteristics of this generation of Range Rover Sport. The air suspension system, including the air springs, compressor, and valve block, should be inspected for any signs of sagging at rest or slow levelling on startup, with audible compressor cycling time being a useful diagnostic indicator. The dynamic response and terrain response systems should be checked for warning messages on the instrument cluster, and any delay or failure to raise or lower the vehicle on command could indicate compressor wear or air strut leakage. Steering play should be assessed both at rest and under load, with particular attention to any knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as the front lower control arm bushes and ball joints are known wear items on this platform. On a road test, listen carefully for any clonking or knocking from the front end over speed humps and uneven B-roads, which can indicate worn suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, or top mount deterioration. The braking system should be tested for any pulling to one side under firm pedal application, and the pedal feel itself should be firm and progressive without excessive travel, which would suggest caliper binding or hydraulic issues. Underbonnet inspection should look for any signs of oil misting or seepage around the engine and ancillaries, and a thorough underbody examination, ideally on a ramp, is advisable given the absence of any corrosion advisories in the MOT record but the known vulnerability of Range Rover underbody components to surface corrosion. Finally, confirming the operation of the four-wheel-drive system, transfer box, and any diff locks through the terrain response selector will help validate the integrity of the drivetrain, which represents a significant cost area if faults develop on this model.