2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4L Diesel · UK52 JBA

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in April 2026 at 56,439 miles, but the test record shows a clear deterioration in maintenance standards. The tester issued three advisories: a defective nearside wiper blade, a severely deteriorated offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover, and thin front brake pads on both sides. This represents a significant decline from the preceding annual tests, which recorded progressively worsening tyre wear on the inner edges from 2024 onwards and a prior tyre damage advisory in 2022. The trend is unequivocally worsening, with consumable items and critical suspension components now showing advanced wear. The recorded annual mileage is exceptionally low at approximately 4,700 miles per year for a 12-year-old vehicle. However, the usage pattern is inconsistent and merits scrutiny. Between the April 2023 test (40,048 miles) and April 2024 (48,310 miles), the car covered over 8,200 miles in one year. This was followed by a 5,700-mile increase to April 2025, then a much lower 2,400-mile increment to the April 2026 test. This sporadic high-usage period, combined with the low overall average, suggests the vehicle may have experienced periods of intensive use followed by extended standing, which can accelerate the degradation of rubber components like suspension bushes and tyres. A buyer must prioritise a thorough hands-on inspection of the suspension and braking system. The severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover on the offside front lower arm is a critical finding; this component protects the joint from contamination, and its failure will lead to premature joint wear and potentially dangerous suspension failure. The recurring inner-edge tyre wear across both rear wheels from 2024 to 2025 strongly indicates a persistent wheel alignment issue, likely from worn or damaged suspension geometry components. The newly flagged thin front brake pads require immediate measurement of pad thickness and disc condition. Given the vehicle's age and the specific advisories, a comprehensive inspection for corrosion on subframes and suspension mounting points is also essential, as is a dynamic check for any binding or uneven braking.