2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · TO02 ADY

The most recent MOT, dated 29 October 2025, was passed but carried a single advisory concerning an off‑side rear child seat that obstructed full inspection of the adult belt. This follows a failure just two days earlier on 27 October 2025 that recorded a major fault with the engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) being inoperative, rear brake disc wear, a front oil leak and thin rear brake pads. Earlier years show a pattern of recurring advisories – worn suspension arm bushings, a compromised front lower ball‑joint dust cover, and tyre wear on the off‑side front. The overall maintenance trend is therefore deteriorating, with several critical items emerging in the last twelve months rather than improving. At 142 560 miles the vehicle averages roughly 12 960 miles per year over its eleven‑year life, a usage rate well above the typical 8‑10 000 miles per annum for a Range Rover Sport. The high annual mileage accelerates wear on consumables such as brake discs, pads, tyre tread, suspension bushings and engine oil, and it also increases the likelihood of internal component fatigue in the transmission and drivetrain. There are no obvious mileage gaps that would suggest long periods of storage, so the wear is likely to be continuous rather than intermittent, which places greater emphasis on the condition of wear items and fluid integrity. A prospective buyer should give immediate attention to the engine MIL fault – a non‑functioning warning lamp may mask underlying sensor failures, wiring faults or ECU issues that could trigger a future failure or cause the vehicle to run in a protective mode. A diagnostic scan should be performed to retrieve any stored fault codes and verify that the emission control system is operating correctly. The front oil leak noted in two consecutive years, together with an advisory about a transfer‑box leak, warrants a visual inspection of the engine oil sump, valve cover gaskets and the transfer case seals; any persistent seepage can lead to oil starvation of critical components. The rear brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted, and the pads were measured at only 2 mm on the left side; the buyer should measure disc thickness, look for scoring or rust, and test for brake pedal pulsation or shudder during a road‑test, as these symptoms indicate the need for disc replacement and possibly caliper servicing. The suspension arm pins and bushings on both front corners were noted as worn, and the ball‑joint dust cover on the off‑side front lower suspension no longer prevents dirt ingress – a test for excessive play in the steering knuckles and a listen for clunking over bumps will reveal whether the ball joints or control arm bushings need replacement. Given the vehicle’s age, the buyer should also inspect the tyre sidewalls for cracking or dry rot, especially on the off‑side front tyre that was close to the legal limit and showed edge wear, which may indicate mis‑alignment or camber issues. Check the battery terminals for corrosion and perform a load test, as a 2015 model may have a weakened 12 V battery after years of use. Verify that the service book contains regular oil and filter changes, timing‑belt or chain service, and that the coolant, brake fluid and transfer‑case fluid have been replaced at the recommended intervals – fluids degrade with time even if the vehicle sits idle. Finally, look for any rust on the chassis, wheel arches and under‑body, and ensure that all electronic systems, including the rear‑seat child‑belt anchorage, are fully functional before committing to purchase.