2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · SG08 BJB

The most recent MOT, conducted on 17 November 2024 at 138,966 miles, returned a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This represents a notable improvement over the preceding years, where multiple advisories were consistently flagged. The maintenance trend appears to be resolving, as the 2022 test identified widespread brake hose corrosion, worn rear brake discs, and a worn front suspension bush, all of which were absent from the 2023 and 2024 records. The 2023 test itself required a retest on the same day for a single inoperative rear registration plate lamp, a minor electrical issue that was promptly rectified. A clean bill of health across the last two consecutive tests suggests the previous owner addressed the earlier corrosion and wear concerns rather than simply allowing them to persist. The vehicle has covered approximately 7,720 miles per year since new, which is typical for an eighteen-year-old Range Rover Sport. The mileage progression is steady and unremarkable, with no sudden jumps or prolonged periods of inactivity evident in the record. Between the October 2021 test at 122,967 miles and the November 2022 test at 123,026 miles, only 59 miles were recorded, indicating a period of very light use or possible standing. From November 2022 to November 2023, the vehicle covered 8,782 miles, returning to a more typical annual pattern. The current recorded mileage of 138,966 miles sits at the upper end of what one might expect for the age, but the consistent servicing implied by the improving MOT record offsets the higher mechanical wear this can bring. Despite the clean recent result, the recurring pattern of brake hose corrosion and worn brake discs across the 2021 and 2022 tests warrants close physical inspection. The underside was noted as heavily undersealed on both occasions, which can mask structural corrosion on a vehicle of this age and type. A prospective buyer should examine the brake flexi hoses, particularly those routed over the rear subframe, for any signs of perishing, cracking, or hidden rust beneath the underseal. The suspension bushes, which were flagged as worn in both 2021 and 2022, should be checked for play, as these are load-bearing components on a heavy SUV and deterioration can affect handling and tyre wear. The rear subframe area and inner wing arches deserve particular attention, as these are common corrosion points on the Range Rover Sport platform. Given the clean 2024 result, the vehicle appears to have been well maintained recently, but the earlier history of surface corrosion advisories means a thorough underside inspection remains essential before purchase.