2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0L Petrol · SD07 MAC

A consistent run of advisory-free MOT passes at the 2024 and 2025 tests, combined with no recorded failures across six examinations, defines the mechanical narrative of this 2018 Range Rover SPORT. The most recent assessment on 19 September 2025 produced a clean pass with no defects recorded, following an equally unremarkable outcome on 25 September 2024. The bulk of the advisory activity sits in the 2023 test, where multiple tyre and brake observations were logged simultaneously, and the earlier 2021 entry. With the two most recent tests clear and no recurring advisories on the same components year after year, the recorded roadworthiness trend is one of stability rather than deterioration. That said, the 2023 cluster is not trivial: front brake disc wear and multi-corner tyre wear were flagged in the same visit, which warrants specific attention from any prospective buyer rather than being dismissed on the strength of the clean post-2023 results alone. At 59,261 recorded miles across roughly eight years, this vehicle sits at an annual accumulation rate of around 7,400 miles, very close to the typical usage profile for its age. There are no unusual gaps in the testing history, with annual MOTs recorded consecutively from 2021 through 2025, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for extended periods. Mileage progression between tests appears broadly consistent with steady commuter or family use. For a vehicle of this size, weight class, and drivetrain specification, average-mileage use tends to mean that suspension linkages, bushes, and driveline flexible components will have experienced normal rather than accelerated wear, but the 2023 advisory cluster suggests consumables were approaching replacement at that point and a buyer should verify what has been renewed since. The 2023 advisory for inner brake disc wear, described as not excessive at the time, should prompt a physical check of current disc and pad condition, including measurement of remaining friction material and disc thickness against the manufacturer minimum, particularly on the front axle. On a test drive, listen for any grumble or rotational scrape from the front wheels that could indicate a binding caliper or a worn pad sliding mechanism, and feel for judder through the brake pedal or steering under firm stops which can suggest disc runout or hot spots. The multiple tyre advisories recorded in 2023, covering sidewall cracking on the offside rear, edge wear on both front tyres, and a cut on the offside front, point to a vehicle that may have been running on ageing rubber or with an alignment issue at that time. Inspect the current set of tyres closely, ensuring even shoulder wear across both axles, and on the road check for steering pull to either side or uneven tramline feel which can indicate front geometry out of specification. Beyond the recorded items, the buyer should carry out the usual physical checks expected for a Range Rover SPORT of this age and mileage, focusing on the components most prone to wear or corrosion in this platform. With no advisories recorded on suspension arms, anti-roll bar links, or coil springs, there is no documented history of those items, but they should still be inspected visually for perished bushes, weeping damper seals, or any knocking over uneven surfaces during a test drive. Check the underside and wheelarch liners for any surface corrosion or bubbling paintwork that the MOT station would not have flagged below advisory level. Listen at idle for any timing chain rattle from the engine on cold start, feel for any hesitation or uneven power delivery through the transmission, and confirm that all electronic systems including terrain response, parking sensors, and camera functions operate correctly, since none of these were recorded as defective but they fall outside the standard MOT scope.