2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sprt SVR Crbn ED A 5.0L Petrol · MA71 LVR

The recorded DVSA history for this 2021 Range Rover Sport SVR Carbon Edition is exceptionally sparse in terms of flagged defects, with two consecutive pass certificates on file at the most recent tests on 6 November 2025 and 8 November 2024, both carrying zero advisories and no recorded failures. For a five-year-old performance SUV of this specification, that level of cleanliness is notable, although it is worth bearing in mind that MOT testing is a relatively narrow roadworthiness snapshot and cannot speak to broader mechanical condition, internal service records, or component wear that has not yet crossed failure thresholds. The overall trend, on the basis of what is documented, is one of stable and unremarkable roadworthiness compliance, with no evidence of chronic defect categories emerging across the available tests. With 37,487 miles accumulated over roughly five years, the vehicle is running at an annual average of around 7,500 miles, which sits squarely within the typical band for its age and class. There are no large multi-year gaps between tests that would suggest long periods off the road, which removes the usual concerns around seized brakes, perished fuel, flat-spotted tyres, and stale fluids that accompany extended lay-ups. Equally, the mileage is not high enough to indicate heavy motorway or commercial-style use, so drivetrain wear on the supercharged V8, transmission, and transfer box should be moderate rather than advanced. The available mileage progression between tests appears consistent, supporting a picture of regular but not intensive use. Because the MOT record itself is free of advisories, targeted inspection guidance has to be directed at the components most prone to wear on this particular model and its high-output SVR specification. On a test drive, listen carefully for any clonks, knocks, or creaks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven tarmac, as the aluminium arms, anti-roll bar bushes, and lower wishbone joints on this platform are known wear items and any knocking under load would warrant closer inspection. Feel through the steering for any vibration, vagueness, or pulling to one side under braking, and check for a heavy or inconsistent brake pedal, as the large SVR brake packages are sensitive to warped discs and binding calipers after spirited use. Finally, given the vehicle's performance brief and the prevalence of turbocharged and supercharged V8 issues across the wider Jaguar Land Rover range, a thorough pre-purchase inspection should include checking for any signs of oil misting around the engine cover, residue on the intercooler piping, and any smell of fuel or oil in the engine bay after a warm start. Inspect the underside for any corrosion to the subframe mounting points, brake pipe runs, and exhaust hangers, as Range Rover Sports of this era can develop surface corrosion even at modest mileages. Confirm that all four tyres are matching in brand, size, and tread depth, as uneven wear on a four-wheel-drive vehicle of this output can point to geometry or differential issues, and ensure the air suspension rises and settles promptly and level on cold start.