2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · SV60 VAD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean MOT pass in September 2024 at 140,709 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement after a significant mechanical failure in mid-2023. While the 2023 test revealed several critical suspension failures and fluid leaks, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects suggests that the owner addressed the primary safety concerns and that the vehicle has maintained a stable state for the last eighteen months. At 140,709 miles over 16 years, the Range Rover averages approximately 8,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a luxury SUV of this age. The record shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 9,000 miles driven between June 2022 and June 2023, and another 9,000 miles between June 2023 and September 2024. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stationary neglect which often degrades rubber components and seals. A buyer must perform a close inspection of the suspension geometry despite the recent clean record. The 2023 failure involving the nearside rear lower anti-roll bar ball joint and the offside rear suspension arm bush indicates a history of wear in the rubber linkage components. You should check for any remaining play in the ball joints and drop links, as these were already noted as having slight wear as early as 2022. The mechanical history also demands attention to fluid integrity. The 2023 failure flagged an excessive oil leak from the transmission, which was later downgraded to non-excessive in the same year's retest. A prospective buyer should inspect the engine block and gearbox housing for any active weeping or fresh seepage to ensure the previous leaks were properly sealed rather than merely monitored. Additionally, ensure the spare wheel carrier is securely fastened, as this was a noted point of failure in the past.