2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · MV07 DVX

The most recent MOT, conducted on 11 April 2025 at 122,624 miles, passed with zero defects, which is a strong indicator that the vehicle was presented in a well-prepared condition. However, this clean result sits against a backdrop of recurring structural and mechanical advisories in the two preceding tests, making the overall maintenance trend difficult to classify as definitively stable. The February 2024 test, just fourteen months prior, flagged badly corroded nearside and offside sills, a severely deteriorated offside front CV boot, and a worn rear suspension bush. The February 2024 failure was even more concerning, recording a leaking nearside rear brake pipe, corroded brake lines, major exhaust leaks, and the same sill corrosion. The fact that these corrosion-related items do not appear in the 2025 pass suggests remedial work was carried out, but the underlying pattern indicates a vehicle that has required repeated attention to its structural integrity and braking system. The mileage progression tells a fairly consistent story. Between the February 2022 test at 106,503 miles and the February 2023 test at 111,058 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 4,555 miles in twelve months. From February 2023 to February 2024, it added approximately 7,979 miles, and in the following fourteen months leading to April 2025, it gained just 3,587 miles. The annualised average of around 6,454 miles is typical for a vehicle of this age, and there are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking concerns. The record is reasonably well-documented with annual tests, giving a reliable picture of the vehicle's recent use. A buyer inspecting this Range Rover Sport in person should focus closely on the structural condition of the sills and underbody, given the repeated corrosion findings in 2023 and 2024. Even though the 2025 test passed cleanly, corrosion on a vehicle of this type and age can return rapidly if repairs were cosmetic rather than structural. The front suspension arm ball joint dust covers were flagged as severely deteriorated in three consecutive tests from 2022 to 2024, and the front inner and outer CV boots were repeatedly noted as worn or deteriorated. These are protective components whose failure accelerates wear on expensive joints and driveshafts, so any play or clicking from the front end during a test drive warrants further investigation. The rear braking system also demands attention. The 2024 failure recorded a leaking brake pipe and corroded lines, while the 2023 test noted thin rear brake pads. A thorough inspection of the rear brake pipework, hose condition, and caliper operation is advisable to confirm the repairs were properly executed and have held. Finally, the exhaust system, which showed major leaks at both rear boxes in the 2024 failure, should be checked for integrity, particularly around the rear silencer and any welded joints.