2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · LR67 NBE

A clean four-test pass sequence with no advisories whatsoever is genuinely unusual for a nine-year-old Range Rover Sport, and it forms the defining mechanical story of this particular vehicle. Across every DVSA examination from March 2022 through April 2025, no defects, advisories, or component wear items have been recorded, suggesting either an exceptionally well-maintained example or one that has seen relatively light use during the testing cycle. The April 2025 pass with zero recorded defects is particularly telling because this is an age range where Land Rover products typically begin to surface corrosion on suspension arms, brake line deterioration, and underbody corrosion advisories. The complete absence of these common ageing markers across multiple consecutive tests is reassuring, though it does mean there is no specific defect history from which to draw predictive guidance for this vehicle. With 53,062 miles spread across approximately nine years, this Range Rover Sport is accumulating around 5,900 miles annually, which is well below average for the model and significantly lower than typical UK vehicle usage of 7,000 to 10,000 miles per year. This below-average accumulation could reflect genuine light use, such as a second household car or predominantly urban short journeys, or it could indicate periods of standing or inconsistent use. Mechanically, lower annual mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain components, clutch (where applicable), and high-mileage suspension items, but it does place greater stress on items that suffer from underuse. Brake discs and pads can suffer from surface corrosion during prolonged standing, leading to judder on first application, while rubber components such as suspension bushes, drive shaft gaiters, and air suspension components can perish through lack of regular movement and temperature cycling rather than through wear. Diesel examples of this era can also suffer from DPF particulate accumulation during predominantly short urban journeys if the vehicle rarely reaches sustained operating temperature, and the same applies to oil dilution and fuel system lacquer issues. Given the absence of any flagged components in the MOT record, your inspection focus should shift to the items most likely to be emerging on a vehicle of this age and mileage that may not yet have crossed the advisory threshold. On a test drive, listen carefully for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the upper and lower wishbones, as these are prone to bushing wear on Range Rover Sports and can be silent on a smooth road but audible over speed humps and potholes. Check for any pulling under braking, uneven braking feel, or excessive pedal travel, as brake disc corrosion and binding caliper sliders are common even on low-mileage examples. Examine the underbody thoroughly for any emerging surface corrosion on the subframe, brake pipes, and suspension arms, paying particular attention to the rear radius arms and trailing links. Inspect the engine bay and undertray for any oil misting or weepage from the oil filter housing, valve cover gasket, and turbocharger oil feed lines, which can develop on the 3.0-litre diesel and 5.0-litre petrol units. If fitted with air suspension, listen for the compressor cycle time on start-up and check for any sagging at the rear when parked on level ground, as the air springs and valve block are known wear items. Finally, verify that all electronic systems operate correctly, including the infotainment, terrain response modes, and any camera or sensor systems, as complex electrical faults are a known concern on this model and would not appear in standard MOT testing.