2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · T8 OHR

The most recent MOT, carried out on 13 April 2026, was passed but recorded a number of advisories covering tyre tread, a cut rear tyre sidewall, and wear on the front suspension arm bushes on both sides, together with a minor windscreen chip. Over the preceding five years the vehicle has shown a generally stable maintenance record, with clean passes in 2022‑2025 and a single failure in July 2021 that was limited to a broken retaining clip on the off‑side front brake pad. Since that failure the MOT results have improved, moving from a failure to a series of passes, albeit with a growing list of wear‑related advisories, indicating that routine wear is now becoming the dominant issue rather than any acute fault. At 83 819 miles the Range Rover Sport averages roughly 7 600 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of its 2015 vintage. The mileage suggests the car has not been subject to excessive short‑trip abuse or high‑speed highway running, but it also indicates a reasonable amount of use that will have contributed to normal wear of consumables such as tyres, brakes and suspension components. There are no evident large mileage gaps that would imply long periods of storage, so the wear observed is likely a genuine reflection of age‑related usage rather than sudden deterioration after prolonged standing. Prospective buyers should give particular attention to the tyre condition. Both front tyres are reported as being close to the legal tread limit and showing edge wear, while the nearside rear tyre has a sidewall cut. Verify the actual tread depth with a gauge, inspect the sidewalls for cracking, bulging or further cuts, and be prepared for the likely need to replace at least the front set and possibly the rear tyre soon. Examine the suspension arm bushes for looseness or excessive play by applying firm pressure to the wheel at the 12 and 6 o’clock positions; any clunking or uneven tyre wear during a short drive would confirm the advisory and may warrant bush replacement or a full front‑end inspection. The windscreen chip, although minor, should be checked to ensure it does not progress into a crack that could compromise structural integrity or visibility. Given the historic brake‑pad issue and the current advisories that the front pads are wearing thin, a thorough brake inspection is essential. Measure pad thickness, check that the retaining clips are correctly fitted, and inspect the rotors for scoring or excessive rust, especially after the vehicle has been idle. On the road, feel for any pedal pulsation, shudder or reduced braking efficiency, which would indicate the need for pad or disc servicing. Finally, as the car is now eleven years old, assess the 12‑volt battery health, look for any signs of fluid degradation (coolant, brake fluid) and verify that the service history includes regular oil changes; age‑related perishing of rubber components such as hoses, belts and the timing chain tensioner should also be inspected before committing to purchase.