2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0L Petrol · SV12 JON

The October 2024 MOT at 59,583 miles returned a pass with two tyre advisories on the front axle, both worn close to the legal limit with edge wear. This represents the first flagged defects across five consecutive annual tests, suggesting a broadly stable maintenance profile until this most recent examination. The emergence of paired front tyre wear at this juncture warrants attention, though it does not yet indicate systemic mechanical deterioration. Annual mileage accumulation shows pronounced variability. Between September 2021 and September 2022, the vehicle covered 7,407 miles, followed by a substantial 11,262 miles in the subsequent twelve-month period to October 2023. The pattern then shifts dramatically: only 2,342 miles accrued between October 2023 and October 2024, then 10,909 miles in the year to October 2025. This irregular usage profile, averaging 5,958 miles annually, sits below typical expectations for a ten-year-old Range Rover Sport. Extended stationary periods can accelerate degradation of brake calipers, suspension bushes, and exhaust components through corrosion and seal deterioration, even where absolute mileage remains modest. The concentrated front tyre wear demands closer scrutiny. Edge wear on both front tyres frequently signals alignment issues, worn track rod ends, or degraded suspension bushes permitting excessive camber variation. Given the vehicle's age and Land Rover's reputation for front suspension complexity, a prospective buyer should verify the condition of upper and lower control arms, ball joints, and the steering rack. The absence of any brake or corrosion advisories across the entire record is encouraging, though the low annual mileage and intermittent use pattern increase the risk of seized brake calipers or corroded brake discs despite no formal defect being recorded. No structural corrosion, exhaust emissions failures, or suspension defects appear in this five-year history. The mechanical record is cleaner than typical for this model and age bracket. A pre-purchase inspection should nonetheless prioritise front suspension geometry, brake disc condition and thickness, and evidence of fluid degradation from intermittent use. The rear axle and drivetrain remain unremarked in official testing, but the transfer case and differential oils may benefit from assessment given the vehicle's age and sporadic activity. Overall, the MOT history presents a mechanically unremarkable vehicle with one emerging wear pattern requiring resolution.