2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · MJ10 RVA

The most recent MOT, conducted on 21 November 2023 at 173,870 miles, passed, yet the advisory load reveals a vehicle with multiple active deterioration points rather than a clean bill of health. Several issues are recurring and worsening. Front oil leaks appeared in 2021, 2022, and 2023, indicating a persistent seepage source that has not been rectified. Suspension wear is progressive: upper arm ball joint play and worn bushes were noted in 2021 and again in 2023, while the 2021 failure flagged excessively worn front upper arm bushes, suggesting the front suspension has been operating with degraded components for years. The side steps remain corroded across multiple tests, pointing to ongoing surface corrosion rather than a one-off repair. The maintenance trend is stable in the sense that the car keeps passing, but the accumulation of wear items without evident correction suggests a pattern of minimum-cost compliance rather than proactive upkeep. Mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with typical use for a 2010 vehicle. Between the October 2020 pass at 151,883 miles and the November 2023 test at 173,870 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 22,000 miles in three years, equating to approximately 7,300 miles annually. This is lower than the lifetime average of around 10,867 miles per year, indicating a possible period of lighter recent use or extended standing. No significant gaps appear in the record, with annual tests filed consistently each autumn. The 2021 calendar year shows two tests, a failure on 2 November followed by a pass on 19 November, confirming that the more serious defects identified, including corroded brake lines, inoperative electronic parking brake, and leaking suspension components, were addressed at that time. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and drivetrain. The repeated advisories for upper arm ball joint play and worn bushes on both sides suggest the front end is due for comprehensive renewal. Check the nearside front wheel bearing, flagged for slight play in 2023, and inspect the constant velocity boots for splits or grease loss, given the 2021 advisory for severe deterioration. Examine the exhaust and engine bay for the source of the persistent front oil leak, which could stem from cam cover gaskets, oil seals, or a failing power steering pump. The rear brake discs were noted as worn and pitted in 2022, so measure disc thickness and inspect the rear calipers for binding. Corrosion on both side steps is a cosmetic concern but also an indicator of underbody moisture retention; inspect the chassis rails, subframes, and brake pipe runs for similar corrosion, especially given the 2021 failure for excessively corroded nearside brake lines. The fuel system leak flagged in 2021 should be verified as fully resolved, with no residual smell or wetness around the fuel tank and lines. Finally, test the electronic parking brake function thoroughly, as it was inoperative during the 2021 failure and its long-term reliability remains a question.