2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · LC54 CJS

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport was conducted on 14 March 2024, resulting in a Pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Reviewing the available test history, the vehicle has achieved three consecutive passes, with the prior examinations on 19 January 2023 and 12 February 2022 also being recorded as clean. The absence of any advisories over this three-year span suggests that, at the time of the last test, the vehicle was presented in a roadworthy state with no immediate items flagged for the buyer’s attention. However, prospective purchasers should be aware that the 2024 test is now approximately eighteen months old, meaning any advisories that would have been issued under a current test would not be captured here. Given the typical wear rates on a vehicle of this age and specification, a fresh inspection and pre-purchase MOT would be highly advisable before committing to purchase. With 135,904 miles recorded against a vehicle now in its fourteenth year, the annualised mileage equates to roughly 9,700 miles per year, which is broadly consistent with average usage for a UK-registered car of this vintage. The MOT gap between February 2022 and March 2024 represents a two-year interval during which significant mileage may have accrued, and the lack of a 2025 or 2026 test entry means the current odometer reading cannot be independently verified through official channels. While the recorded mileage is not exceptionally high for a Range Rover Sport, which is often used as a towing or long-distance vehicle, any diesel or petrol drivetrain at this odometer threshold will have experienced substantial cumulative wear on items such as the timing chain, turbocharger, dual mass flywheel, and automatic transmission torque converter. A thorough service history verification is therefore essential to confirm that major drivetrain servicing has been carried out at appropriate intervals. In the absence of any recorded advisories or recurring defects on the MOT history, the buyer must focus on age and mileage-related deterioration that would not necessarily be flagged during a standard annual test. Tyres should be carefully inspected for sidewall perishing and cracking, which commonly affects vehicles of this age even where tread depth remains legal, and any wheels showing uneven wear should prompt a detailed examination of the suspension geometry. Brake discs and calipers are particularly susceptible to corrosion from standing, and seizing caliper pistons are a known issue on older Range Rover Sport models; a test drive should include several firm brake applications from moderate speed to check for shudder, pull to one side, or warning lights on the dashboard. The electronic air suspension, if fitted, should be observed for any warning messages, uneven ride height, or compressor over-run, as these systems are expensive to repair and frequently problematic on high-mileage examples of this vehicle. Additional checks appropriate to this vehicle’s age include a comprehensive inspection of the 12V battery, which typically requires replacement every four to six years and can cause a cascade of electrical faults if failing. All fluids should be verified as recently serviced, with particular attention to brake fluid hygroscopic degradation, coolant condition and concentration for the aluminium engines, and the condition of the diesel particulate filter if applicable, which can suffer from short journey clogging given the annual mileage profile. The bodywork and underbody should be examined for corrosion, focusing on the rear cross-member, suspension mounting points, and the notoriously moisture-prone tailgate electrics. A pre-purchase inspection by a Land Rover specialist or a thorough main dealer health check is strongly recommended to provide a current mechanical snapshot beyond the eighteen-month-old MOT record and to identify any developing issues consistent with the vehicle’s age and mileage.