2022 Land Rover R Rover Sprt HSE Slvr D Mhev A 3.0L Diesel · MM22 UPO

A pattern of recurring engine management and tyre condition advisories dominates the recorded MOT history of this 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, and any prospective buyer should weigh that carefully against the vehicle's premium positioning. The most recent test on 27 July 2026 returned a pass with two advisories relating to tyre condition, but the same date also produced a fail under the same inspection referencing a major defect for an inoperative or malfunction-indicating engine MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp). This duplicate test result suggests the failure was rectified at station level on the same day to secure the pass, which is a legitimate MOT practice but leaves the buyer without a separate post-repair confirmation. Looking further back, the 31 July 2025 test produced a pass accompanied by a loose near-side front fog light advisory and a minor for a worn wiper blade, but the corresponding fail recorded the same day included a dangerous defect for ply or cords exposed on the near-side rear tyre together with another major engine MIL inoperative defect. Two engine MIL majors across consecutive tests is a meaningful signal: the fault has either not been permanently resolved, has recurred after repair, or there is an intermittent electrical or emissions-related issue that the diagnostic system is still flagging. Annual mileage of approximately 8,570 miles is broadly consistent with typical usage for a four year old vehicle of this class, and there are no extended gaps in the testing record that would suggest prolonged standing. With only two test cycles on file (2025 and 2026) the mileage progression between tests is small enough that no sudden accumulation spike is evident, though the relatively low annual figure does mean that components susceptible to degradation through disuse, such as brake discs corroding on the face, suspension bushes drying out, and the 12V battery suffering reduced capacity, warrant particular attention on inspection. The combination of mild usage and repeated tyre-related advisories on the same date as the MIL defects is consistent with a vehicle that is being driven but possibly not frequently enough to keep consumables in steady rotation, and it underscores why a pre-purchase road test is essential rather than relying solely on the paperwork. On a physical inspection, the buyer should pay close attention to the condition of all four tyres, particularly the inner edges, as both 2025 and 2026 advisories or failures referenced inner-edge wear or cuts deep enough to expose cords on the near-side rear and near-side front. Inner-edge wear on a Range Rover Sport is frequently symptomatic of suspension geometry drift, worn lower control arm bushes, or a failing front thrust arm, so the buyer should listen for clonking or knocking from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces and feel for any vagueness or wandering through the steering wheel. The brake discs should be examined for lipping and surface corrosion, as a low-mileage vehicle that has been left standing can develop significant rust on the disc faces even when pad material remains plentiful, producing judder under braking until the corrosion is machined off. The engine management issue demands particular scrutiny: any request to view the vehicle should be accompanied by a cold start so the buyer can confirm the EML (Engine Management Light) extinguishes promptly and does not return under idle, part-throttle, and full-load conditions, and ideally a live OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) read should be performed to confirm no stored powertrain or emissions DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) remain. Beyond the mechanical items flagged by the MOT history, the test drive should include a thorough check of the electrical systems, given the repeated MIL recurrences, with particular focus on the infotainment screen, seat memory functions, air conditioning compressor operation, and the operation of all fog lights and main beam to confirm the previously noted loose near-side front fog light has not returned. Underneath the vehicle, a careful visual check from ground level should be carried out for any signs of fluid weep from the engine, transfer box, or differential, and the buyer should look for corrosion around the suspension subframes and brake pipe runs, as Land Rover vehicles of this generation are known to develop surface oxidation in these areas. Any knocking from the rear suspension over undulating roads, or a feeling of the vehicle not sitting level when parked, should be queried as it may indicate air spring failure, which is a known wear item on this platform. Given the combination of low mileage, a duplicate-day pass after a major engine MIL failure, and a prior dangerous tyre defect, the price paid should reflect the residual risk that these issues may recur, and a pre-purchase inspection by a Land Rover specialist rather than a generalist garage would be a proportionate precaution.