2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · RF56 AHG

The Range Rover Sport shows a valid pass from the July 2023 examination at 143,469 miles, with the tester recording no defects. Maintenance trend across the three years of available history remains stable, as no advisories or mechanical faults appear on any entry. The records reveal a curious pattern: in June 2023 at 143,464 miles the car failed, yet six days later it passed with an identical clean sheet. A similar fail-pass occurred in June 2022 at 137,770 then 137,781 miles. Those initial failures carried no logged defects, suggesting administrative or non-mechanical causes rather than worsening condition. Mileage progression aligns with typical use for a 2006 vehicle. From the June 2021 test at 133,855 miles to the June 2022 pass at 137,781 miles the odometer advanced 3,926 miles. By July 2023 it reached 143,469, adding 5,688 miles over thirteen months. Annual averages sit near 7,100 miles, matching the expected ~7,173 per year for its age. The supplied record is sparse before 2021, leaving earlier upkeep unverified, but the recent interval shows consistent ~annual testing with no rapid accumulation. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of common Land Rover wear points despite the clean MOT ledger. At twenty years old and 143k miles, suspension bushes, front lower arms, coil springs, and brake disc wear demand hands-on checks. Structural corrosion on chassis rails and subframes often escapes MOT advisories until advanced; examine underneath. The drivetrain, including transfer case and differential seals, may weep without formal flags. The three-year gap since the last test means the vehicle has likely stood unused or covered unrecorded miles without scrutiny. Verify the rationale behind the 2022 and 2023 initial failures via DVSA details, as undocumented issues could hint at intermittent faults. Given the marque's susceptibility to electronic and air suspension faults, a specialist diagnostic scan is prudent before purchase.