2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · SB02 BOS

A clean and stable roadworthiness profile defines this Range Rover Sport, with the most recent test on 22 November 2025 returning a pass with no advisories and the two prior annual tests on 29 November 2024 and 1 November 2023 also passing without a single recorded defect. The only blemish in the available history is a failure on 20 October 2023, but the test record shows no defects entered against it, suggesting either an administrative withdrawal, a refusal to test, or a rectification carried out before the subsequent pass just twelve days later on 1 November 2023. A pass with no advisories on a thirteen-year-old vehicle of this complexity is a positive signal, as Range Rover Sports of this generation are commonly flagged for suspension wear, corroded brake lines, and electrical faults at MOT. The absence of any recurring advisories across five recorded tests indicates the vehicle has not been developing chronic structural or mechanical deterioration at the point of test, though MOT history alone cannot confirm the depth of preventative maintenance carried out between annual examinations. Recorded mileage stands at 99,698 miles across roughly thirteen years of use, equating to an average annual accumulation of approximately 7,669 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and consistent with regular mixed-use driving rather than long-term storage or extreme high-mileage abuse. There are no significant gaps in the testing history to suggest extended periods off the road, and the steady year-on-year attendance at test implies the vehicle has remained in active service throughout its life. This usage pattern is mechanically favourable, as moderate annual mileage generally allows consumables such as tyres, brake pads and discs, and suspension bushes to wear at a predictable rate without the accelerated degradation seen on high-mileage examples or the flat-spotting, dried seals, and brake corrosion associated with low-mileage, garage-kept vehicles. With the odometer approaching the six-figure mark, drivetrain components including the transfer box, differentials, and air suspension compressor are working harder than on a younger equivalent, but the MOT record does not flag any of these as a current concern. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means the typical Range Rover Sport weak points cannot be ruled in or out from the MOT file alone, and a targeted physical inspection is therefore essential. Pay particular attention to the air suspension system, listening for the compressor running excessively on start-up and checking for the vehicle sitting level overnight, as failing air springs and a tired compressor are common on this model regardless of MOT outcome. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front lower suspension arms and anti-roll bar drop links over speed bumps, feel for any vagueness or wandering from the steering, and check for uneven tyre wear across the front axle which can indicate worn bushes or geometry issues. Inspect the underside for surface corrosion on the subframe, brake pipes, and rear trailing arms, as these areas are prone to advancing rust on vehicles of this age even when not yet severe enough to fail. Brake feel should also be evaluated carefully, with attention given to any judder through the pedal under firm braking which would suggest warped front discs, a frequent replacement item on heavier SUVs at this mileage. Check for any binding from the front calipers, particularly after a sustained stop, and verify that the handbrake holds firmly on an incline as the electronic parking brake actuators can fail on this generation. Inspect the engine bay for signs of oil misting or weeping from the cam cover, the oil filter housing, and the sump, and examine the coolant expansion tank and hoses for staining consistent with slow leaks. Finally, confirm that all electrical systems function as intended, including the infotainment screen, Terrain Response selector, and electric tailgate, as Range Rover Sports of this vintage are known for electrical gremlins that an MOT will not detect but which can prove costly to remedy.