2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4L Diesel · OR08 SAH

A clean and consistent MOT record across five consecutive tests represents the strongest possible signal of mechanical integrity for this ten-year-old Range Rover Sport. The most recent assessment on 11 February 2026 recorded a pass with no advisories or defects, continuing an unbroken pattern established at the 7 February 2025 retest, the 15 February 2024 examination, and the 21 December 2022 test. The single failure recorded on the same February 2025 date was resolved at the immediate retest without any defects logged, suggesting a minor administrative or borderline issue rather than any structural or mechanical concern. The absence of recurring advisories for components such as suspension arms, brake pipes, coil springs, bushes, or corroded subframes is particularly reassuring on a vehicle of this age and marque, where such items frequently feature in advisory records. The recorded mileage of 88,386 miles equates to an average annual accumulation of approximately 8,839 miles, which sits squarely within the expected band for a luxury SUV of this vintage. The chronological progression between tests remains broadly consistent with steady, real-world use rather than the sporadic short journeys or extended periods of standing that can accelerate issues such as brake disc corrosion, tyre perishing, or diesel particulate filter saturation. Importantly, there are no significant gaps in the testing history that would imply prolonged storage, and no rapid mileage escalations between consecutive MOTs that might suggest inconsistent use or clock irregularities. This usage profile supports the mechanical condition implied by the clean test results, indicating that consumable components such as tyres, brake pads, discs, and drive belts have likely been replaced at predictable service intervals. For a prospective buyer, the lack of advisories means that the usual checklist items specific to the Range Rover Sport platform cannot be cross-referenced against documented wear. A test drive should therefore concentrate on the symptoms most commonly associated with the model irrespective of MOT findings. Listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps, particularly indicative of worn upper and lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and air suspension compressor faults. On uneven surfaces, pay attention to any hesitation or harsh rebound from the self-levelling system, as compressor and air spring failures are a known age-related concern on this platform. Steering should remain precise without excess wander, knocking on full lock, or vibrations through the wheel, any of which could point to track rod or swivel hub wear not yet flagged at test. Brake feel deserves close attention during the road test. The pedal should remain firm and progressive without excessive travel, judder under heavy application, or any pulling to one side that might indicate a binding caliper or warped disc. The electronic parking brake should engage and release cleanly without delay. Under the bonnet, inspect for any signs of oil misting around the cam covers, oil filter housing, and turbocharger pipework, as well as the condition of coolant hoses and the intercooler for any signs of residue. A thorough inspection beneath the vehicle on a ramp is strongly recommended, with particular focus on the front and rear subframes, brake pipes running along the chassis rails, and the exhaust mounting rubbers, all areas where corrosion or deterioration could develop between MOT tests even when the annual examination returns a clean result.