2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · SB20 ACU

The Range Rover Sport presents a stable maintenance trend, passing every MOT to date without any dangerous or major defects. The most recent test on 7 October 2025 at 34,621 miles recorded four minor advisories, none of which constitute a structural or mechanical risk. A defective wiper blade and a child seat obstructing a full adult belt inspection are routine administrative observations. More telling are the worn nearside front suspension arm pin or bush and the nearside rear inner tyre wearing on the edge, both flagged as not yet resulting in excessive movement or falling below the legal limit. These suggest the vehicle has been driven gently but may have spent time on uneven surfaces or with slight alignment drift, warranting closer inspection rather than raising immediate concern. The mileage pattern reveals a notable gap between the September 2024 test at 18,678 miles and the October 2025 test at 34,621 miles, representing an addition of 15,943 miles in just over twelve months. Prior to that, the vehicle covered only 2,809 miles between August 2023 and September 2024, and the recorded mileage has remained static at 34,621 since the October 2025 test. This sharp acceleration in use after a period of very light running could indicate a change of owner or a shift to longer commutes. The sudden jump places additional stress on consumable components that had previously seen minimal wear, particularly tyres, brake pads, and suspension bushes. The recurring advisory on the nearside front suspension arm pin or bush, combined with the inner edge wear on the nearside rear tyre, points to a potential alignment or tracking issue that has persisted or recurred since the October 2025 test. A buyer should inspect the nearside suspension bushes, ball joints, and track rod ends for play, and verify the four-wheel alignment geometry. The rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in the August 2023 test at 15,869 miles, yet no further brake-related advisories appeared in subsequent tests, suggesting the pads were replaced. Still, a physical check of rear disc thickness and caliper operation remains prudent given the mileage surge. The static mileage since October 2025 raises a question about whether the vehicle has been standing idle for an extended period. Prolonged inactivity can lead to flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and deteriorated rubber components. A prospective buyer should examine the sidewalls for perishing, check for uneven tyre flat-spinning, and confirm that the brakes are not binding on a short road test. Overall, the MOT record reflects a well-maintained vehicle with no serious defects, but the combination of a sudden mileage increase and static recent readings demands a thorough mechanical and structural inspection before purchase.