2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · LL67 WUA

A completely clean DVSA record across five consecutive tests lends this Range Rover Sport an unusually strong roadworthiness profile for a vehicle of its vintage, with the most recent examination on 13 March 2026 recording no advisories or failures, mirroring the four prior passes at 2025, 2024, 2022 and 2021 tests. The absence of any flagged brake, suspension, corrosion or exhaust items over a five-test cycle spanning the typical wear window for a nine-year-old vehicle suggests no chronic component degradation has yet been identified by the testing station. That said, a flawless advisory record is not the same as a comprehensive mechanical inspection; MOT testing is fundamentally a safety and emissions screen rather than a deep diagnostic, and it does not evaluate items such as the air suspension compressor, electronic module faults, transfer box wear, or internal engine condition that are well-documented concerns on this model. With only 42,125 miles covered over nine years, the vehicle is running at roughly 4,681 miles annually, which sits at the lower end of typical usage and brings its own set of mechanical considerations. The gap between the 2021 and 2022 tests is unremarkable, but the absence of recorded tests between mid-2022 and mid-2024 could indicate a period off the road, and standing time combined with light use often accelerates deterioration of rubber seals, driveshaft gaiters, brake caliper slide pins, and the multiple hydraulic lines associated with the air suspension system. Low mileage on a Range Rover Sport also means the complex electronics, including the infotainment control module, Terrain Response system, and adaptive damping components, may have seen less thermal cycling, which can surface latent software and connector issues. Equally, the engine oil and filter may have aged past their intended service intervals in terms of time rather than distance, and the diesel particulate filter (if applicable to this derivative) or petrol direct injection system can suffer from short journeys that never allow full operating temperature to be reached. Given that no specific advisories were recorded, a prospective buyer should focus their pre-purchase attention on the components most prone to age-related rather than mileage-related wear on this platform. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly indicative of worn upper and lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, and check for uneven settling or a raised rear corner which would suggest the air spring or compressor is failing. Feel through the brake pedal for any judder under firm application, which could indicate warped front discs, and verify that the electronic parking brake releases cleanly without a delay, as binding rear caliper actuators are a known weak point. Inspect the underside carefully for any fresh oil misting from the transfer box or rear differential, examine the exhaust hangers and rubber mountings for perishing, and confirm that the central infotainment screen and climate control module respond promptly to inputs, as electrical gremlins often precede mechanical faults in these vehicles. Finally, request evidence of recent service history covering both time-based items such as brake fluid replacement, coolant renewal, and timing belt or chain inspection, as well as any diagnostic trouble codes that may have been logged and cleared. A Land Rover specialist scan rather than a generic code reader is advisable to interrogate the air suspension, ride height sensors, and parking aid modules for stored faults that would not trigger an MOT failure but could prove costly to remedy. Pay particular attention to the condition of the alloy wheels for kerbing damage, which on heavier SUVs can point to previous suspension impact loading, and confirm that all four tyres are of matching brand, size, and tread depth to avoid costly replacement. With its clean MOT record and modest mileage, this Range Rover Sport presents a credible candidate, but the buyer should satisfy themselves on the age-sensitive items the test station does not routinely examine before committing.