2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.6L Diesel · OE10 UXG

The vehicle currently holds a passed MOT status as of 23 July 2026, but the maintenance trend shows signs of worsening rather than resolving. While the most recent test at 106,973 miles cleared the vehicle, the tester flagged several immediate consumables and mechanical issues, including worn tyres on both nearside and offside front corners, a corroded exhaust, and a nearside front suspension arm ball joint with slight play. The recurrence of brake pipe corrosion is a persistent issue, with the nearside rear brake pipe appearing as an advisory in both the July 2025 and July 2026 tests. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,686 miles per year. The records show steady usage from 41,773 miles in 2013 to the current 106,973 miles in 2026. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that suggest long periods of inactivity, though the frequency of advisories and failures has increased significantly in the last three years compared to the clean records seen between 2019 and 2022. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the vehicle's structural integrity and braking system. The 2023 tests at 102,255 miles highlighted significant corrosion to both nearside and offside body inner sills, which is a serious structural concern. Although the vehicle passed subsequent tests, the ongoing reports of corroded brake pipes and a corroded fuel tank protective cover suggest that the underside of the vehicle is subject to progressive oxidation. The repeated failures and advisories regarding shock absorber damping in 2024 and 2025 indicate that the suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. Physical inspection should prioritise the condition of the sills and the integrity of the brake lines to ensure the corrosion is not advancing beyond the points previously flagged. Given the recent advisories regarding worn tyres and ball joint play, a thorough check of the steering and suspension geometry is necessary. The presence of grease on brake pipes, as noted in the 2025 and 2026 tests, may be an attempt to mask corrosion, so a close examination of the metal surfaces is required to confirm the actual state of the braking hardware.