2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · OV17 YNN

The 2025-11-28 MOT at 59,680 miles confirms the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport remains roadworthy, but the presence of an offside front service brake binding and severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint dust covers indicates a worsening maintenance trend compared with the defect‑free 2024 test. The vehicle has accumulated roughly 6,600 miles per year since registration, with the mileage rising from 23,884 miles in May 2020 to 59,680 miles by November 2025; the incremental increases between successive tests (e.g., 8,865 miles in the 2023‑2024 year and 5,989 miles in the most recent 12‑month period) show a steady, typical usage pattern with no anomalous long‑term storage gaps. A buyer should prioritize a physical examination of the front suspension arms, checking the condition of the ball joint dust covers for cracks or missing seals, feeling for play in the ball joints, and inspecting the mounting points for corrosion or structural fatigue, as the recurring 5.3.4 (b) (i) advisories suggest potential wear that could affect handling and safety. The offside front brake binding recorded in 2025 warrants a close look at the brake caliper slide pins, pad wear, disc condition and any signs of seized components, while the earlier 2023 tyre protrusion advisory highlights the need to verify tyre tread depth, sidewall integrity and wheel alignment, ensuring that consumable wear has not masked underlying mechanical issues.