2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · LD59 BGE

The 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport presents a stable roadworthiness record over the past three annual MOT tests, with no defects or advisories logged in the most recent examination on 29 August 2023 at 114,258 miles . This clean history extends back to 26 September 2022 (110,610 miles) and 28 September 2021 (107,881 miles) , indicating consistent compliance with basic legal standards. The absence of recurring failures suggests either diligent maintenance by previous owners or a vehicle that has not been subjected to heavy or abusive use. However, the lack of advisories—even on consumables—is unusual for a 17-year-old SUV with this mileage, raising the possibility that minor wear items (such as tyres, brake pads, or suspension bushes) may have been replaced just before testing or that the vehicle has been stored intermittently rather than driven regularly. The mileage accumulation of 6,721 miles per year aligns closely with the average for its age, though the data points are sparse enough to mask any sudden changes in usage patterns. Between 2021 and 2023 , the mileage increased by 6,448 miles in two years , a gradual but steady progression that does not suggest aggressive driving. The most recent test in August 2023 occurred just 11 months ago , meaning the next MOT is now overdue by nearly 11 months —a critical oversight for a buyer, as even minor issues could have developed since. The absence of mileage spikes or prolonged gaps implies the vehicle has been in consistent, if not particularly demanding, service. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of components not covered by the test, particularly those prone to silent failure in off-road or high-mileage SUVs. The suspension—including coil springs, anti-roll bars, and bushings—should be checked for wear or corrosion, as these are common failure points in older Range Rovers. Brakes, including caliper condition, disc thickness, and hydraulic fluid integrity, must be verified, even though no advisories were logged. Structural integrity, especially around wheel arches, sills, and the underbody, should be scrutinised for corrosion or fatigue cracks, given the vehicle’s age. Finally, while the MOT records show no emissions-related defects, a pre-purchase inspection should confirm the exhaust system’s condition and ensure no leaks or catalytic converter degradation have occurred since the last test. The vehicle’s history suggests it has been maintained to pass MOTs, but the lack of advisories is atypical and may indicate deferred maintenance on non-critical items. A buyer should treat this as a red flag for potential hidden wear and conduct a detailed mechanical check before purchase.