2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · SA57 ACF

The most recent MOT test, carried out on 10 June 2023 at 213,133 miles, resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. Across the two years of history provided, the maintenance trend appears stable and largely positive, with neither the 2023 pass nor the earlier paired tests showing any unresolved mechanical or structural complaints. The single failure on 9 December 2021 was processed and immediately corrected on the same day with a pass at the same mileage, which strongly suggests a minor issue rectified during the test session rather than a genuine mechanical rejection. Given the absence of any advisories across all entries, the vehicle presents a clean record on paper, though the sparsity of data limits the depth of any long-term trend assessment. The mileage pattern warrants close attention. Between the December 2021 test at 212,422 miles and the June 2023 test at 213,133 miles, the vehicle covered only 711 miles in roughly 18 months. That is an extremely low accumulation rate for a vehicle of this type and age, and it implies the car stood idle for long periods. An annual average of approximately 11,218 miles across its 19-year life is typical, but this recent stretch indicates a significant reduction in use. A vehicle that sits for extended intervals can develop problems not reflected in an MOT pass, such as seized brake calipers, perished suspension bushes, deteriorated seals, and battery or cooling system degradation, all of which surface only under regular driving. Because the DVSA record contains no specific fault codes or advisory items, a prospective buyer should conduct a thorough in-person inspection rather than rely on the clean history alone. Pay particular attention to binding rear brakes, corrosion on brake discs, and the condition of coil springs and suspension bushes, as these are common age-related issues on a 19-year-old Range Rover Sport. A full underbody check for structural corrosion across the sills, subframes, and chassis rails is essential given the vehicle's age. The 711-mile gap between tests also raises the question of why the car was used so sparingly, so verify that all electrical systems, the air suspension, and the drivetrain operate correctly on a road test, and look for any evidence of long-term storage, such as tyre cracking or perished rubber components.