2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · OV62 BYJ

The most recent MOT on 2025-10-09 recorded two critical issues: rear brake pads wearing thin and a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft constant velocity boot. These defects were also noted in the prior MOT on 2025-09-30, which resulted in a failure due to a nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn. The recurring nature of these issues suggests ongoing mechanical stress, particularly in suspension and drivetrain components. A pattern of suspension arm wear emerges from the history. The 2024-10-14 MOT listed play in the steering rack and multiple suspension arm bush wear issues, while the 2023-07-24 MOT highlighted similar bush wear across all four suspension arms. These defects were not repeated in the 2025-10-09 test, but the presence of a failing drive shaft boot and brake pads indicates that wear is not fully resolved. The trend shows consistent but not necessarily worsening issues, likely due to the vehicle’s age and typical usage. The vehicle’s mileage of 117,954 miles over 14 years equates to roughly 8,425 miles annually, which is average for its age. However, the small mileage difference between the 2025-09-30 (117,783 miles) and 2025-10-09 (117,954 miles) tests—just 171 miles—suggests limited use in that period. This could imply periods of inactivity, which might exacerbate wear on components like rubber boots and brake pads.