2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · T4 EKN

The 2018 Range Rover Sport presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 16 May 2026, recording a first-time pass with zero defects at 76,656 miles. This is a meaningful improvement over the preceding tests. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A history of minor advisories and a single failure for lighting defects in 2024 has given way to a fully compliant result, suggesting the last keeper addressed outstanding items promptly and kept on top of basic servicing. At roughly 9,582 miles per year, the annual mileage is typical for a large SUV of this age and does not raise concerns about excessive wear or, conversely, long periods of inactivity. The record shows consistent testing annually between 2023 and 2026, with no alarming gaps. Mileage progression is steady: 51,565 miles in February 2023, 62,586 miles in May 2024, 73,643 miles in May 2025, and 76,656 miles in May 2026. That pattern points to regular, sustained use rather than a vehicle that has been sitting idle with moisture ingress risks or dried-out seals. Despite the clean 2026 result, a buyer should still inspect the rear suspension and tyre wear characteristics carefully. The 2024 and 2025 tests both flagged inner edge wear on rear tyres, a classic symptom of worn suspension bushes, misaligned tracking, or deteriorating dampers on a heavy platform like this. Even though no tyre defects appeared in 2026, the underlying geometry should be verified with a four-wheel alignment check and a close look at the rear trailing arm and lateral link bushes. The underbody and subframes merit a thorough inspection for corrosion, particularly around the rear suspension mounting points and along the sills, where salt ingress can compromise structural integrity on these models. The 2024 failure for a non-functioning offside rear position lamp and direction indicator was a minor electrical issue, likely a bulb or connector fault, and its absence from later records suggests a straightforward repair. Still, a buyer should operate all lighting functions and check for water ingress into the rear lamp units, a known issue on this generation. Brake discs, pads, and calipers should be measured for wear given the vehicle's mass and typical use, even though no braking defects were recorded. A test drive over broken surfaces will quickly reveal any lingering suspension clunks or steering vagueness that a static inspection might miss.