2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · OV11 DKX

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 19 September 2025 at 104 464 miles, the only recorded fault being a defective rear spare tyre that was flat. The maintenance trend is clearly improving; the 2022 test at 96 146 miles flagged a power‑steering fault, extensive underside corrosion, chassis rust and worn rear tyres, while the 2020 test at 89 357 miles listed multiple suspension ball‑joint play, brake‑disc wear and hose corrosion. By 2023 and 2024 the defects had narrowed to minor advisories such as rusty side steps and a child‑seat fitting that impeded belt inspection, indicating that the underlying mechanical issues have been addressed or have not progressed. Mileage accumulation has been steady at roughly 7 000 miles per year, a typical figure for a 15‑year‑old vehicle. The MOT record shows a consistent testing cadence: from 44 022 miles in April 2014 the car progressed to 59 371 miles by June 2015, then to 63 893 miles in February 2016, 73 559 miles in February 2017, 77 950 miles in February 2018, 84 074 miles in February 2019, 89 357 miles in March 2020, 93 562 miles in February 2021, 96 146 miles in November 2022, 99 012 miles in September 2023, 100 609 miles in August 2024 and finally 104 464 miles in September 2025. The incremental mileage has slowed in recent years, suggesting lighter use or deliberate low‑mileage ownership rather than abrupt wear spikes. Recurring faults that merit close attention include the rear spare tyre condition, the heavily rusted and holed side steps noted in the August 2024 test, and the power‑steering inconsistency recorded in March 2022. The underside corrosion and chassis rust highlighted in the same 2022 entry remain a structural concern, as does the inner‑edge wear on both rear tyres observed at 95 710 miles. Suspension wear is evident from the 2020 test, where rear ball‑joint play, upper‑arm corrosion and worn suspension pins were reported; similar advisories persisted into 2021. Brake‑system wear appears chronic: front brake discs were pitted in 2020, rear brake pads were thin in 2015 and front inner pads were thin in the same year, while brake‑hose ferrule corrosion was noted in both 2019 and 2020. A prospective buyer should inspect the rear spare tyre for proper inflation and condition, examine the side steps for rust perforation, and test the power‑steering for smooth, consistent operation. The underside and chassis should be inspected for active corrosion, and the rear tyres assessed for uneven inner‑edge wear. A hands‑on check of the rear suspension ball joints, lower and upper arms, and any worn suspension pins is essential, as is a visual inspection of brake discs, pads and hoses for pitting, thinning and ferrule corrosion. Finally, verify that the child‑seat mounting does not obstruct full belt inspection and that any structural rust is evaluated for integrity before purchase.