2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · M4 JRK

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT in February 2026 at 96,563 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable following a brief period of reactive repairs in 2024 and 2025. While the vehicle suffered from specific mechanical failures, the two most recent tests indicate that the identified issues were addressed and the vehicle is currently meeting the minimum safety standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,700 miles per year. The record shows steady accumulation, moving from 51,581 miles in early 2020 to 96,563 miles by early 2026. There is no evidence of long periods of inactivity that might lead to seal degradation or fluid contamination, though the approach toward 100,000 miles puts significant stress on the complex air suspension and drivetrain components typical of the Range Rover Sport. A prospective buyer must pay close attention to the rear braking system, as the February 2025 failure specifically highlighted excessive corrosion on both the nearside and offside rear brake pipes. Although these were replaced, the presence of such corrosion suggests an environment where road salt and moisture have accelerated metal degradation on the underbody. The March 2024 failure regarding the supplementary restraint system warning lamp also requires a physical check to ensure the airbag fault code was properly cleared and is not indicative of an intermittent electrical issue. The 2023 record shows all four tyres reaching the legal limit with uneven edge wear, which suggests a previous pattern of replacing consumables only when they reached failure. Given the age and mileage, a thorough inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary, as these are common points of wear on this model. The buyer should inspect the chassis for any signs of structural rust to ensure the corrosion seen on the brake pipes has not affected the primary frame integrity.