2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · SD65 GYE

The most recent MOT test on 11 October 2024 at 54,652 miles returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle currently meets roadworthiness standards. The overall maintenance trend shows improvement from a concerning pattern of failures and advisories in 2020-2021 to a clean record in 2024. The 2021 failure at 54,118 miles revealed multiple simultaneous issues: a cut nearside front tyre reaching the ply or cords, damaged and insecure ABS wiring, and misaligned headlamps on both sides. These faults suggest a period of neglected maintenance rather than isolated wear, particularly given the tyre and wiring defects represented immediate safety failures rather than gradual deterioration. Annual mileage has been exceptionally low at approximately 4,968 miles per year, though the recorded history reveals a significant three-year gap between February 2021 and October 2024 with virtually no mileage accumulation—only 505 miles across nearly four years. Prior to this stagnation, the vehicle covered 13,399 miles between February 2019 and February 2020, followed by minimal use. The February 2020 test at 38,443 miles carried advisories for a rear differential oil leak, outer wall damage on the nearside front tyre, and edge-worn front tyres approaching the legal limit. The recurrence of front tyre issues—edge wear in 2020 and a catastrophic cut in 2021—raises questions about alignment, suspension geometry, or driving style. The rear differential oil leak, whilst recorded as not excessive in 2020, warrants scrutiny given the extended lay-up period that can exacerbate seal degradation. A prospective buyer should prioritise inspection of the anti-lock braking system wiring, given the 2021 failure for insecure and excessively damaged nearside front ABS cabling; verify this repair has been executed to OEM standard and that no latent electrical faults persist. The headlamp aim faults, whilst corrected, indicate potential impact damage or substandard previous repairs affecting front structural alignment. The rear differential oil leak requires physical assessment for progression, as prolonged inactivity can cause seals to harden and leak paths to worsen. Tyre condition across all four corners demands close attention given the historical pattern of damage and uneven wear; inspect for perishing, flat-spotting from static storage, and date codes confirming manufacture within the last six years. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers should be checked for seizure or corrosion resulting from the extended low-use period. No structural corrosion or emissions deficiencies appear in the record, though the sparse testing history and long intervals between tests limit confidence in continuous maintenance standards.