2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · V25 KAB

The vehicle remains roadworthy as of its most recent MOT on 2026-05-20, passing with minor advisories rather than failures. The maintenance trend shows a slight worsening in the last year, with the nearside rear suspension bush and nearside front tyre wear reappearing, alongside a new fuel tank corrosion issue. While the 2024 test was clean, the 2023 failures and subsequent 2025 and 2026 passes indicate a pattern of recurring wear on suspension components and tyres, suggesting inconsistent or deferred attention to these areas. The brake pad thickness issues from 2023 have not recurred, which is encouraging, but the suspension and tyre concerns persist. Mileage progression is steady, averaging around 8,300 miles per year over 13 years, which is within normal expectations for a vehicle of this age. The jump from 96,661 miles in May 2023 to 108,199 miles in May 2026 reflects roughly 11,500 miles over three years — a consistent rate with no sudden spikes or long gaps. The 2024 test at 100,255 miles was clean, suggesting the vehicle was maintained adequately during that window. The absence of major defects in that year contrasts with the 2023 failure, indicating that the owner may have addressed some issues before the next test, but not all. Buyers should inspect the nearside front and rear suspension bushes closely, as these have been flagged twice in the last three years and may be nearing replacement. The nearside front tyre wear, noted in 2023 and again in 2026, warrants a full tyre inspection for uneven wear or potential alignment issues. The fuel tank corrosion, while not an immediate safety risk, should be evaluated for structural integrity and potential leaks, especially if the vehicle is used in wet or coastal conditions. Brake systems should be checked for pad thickness and caliper binding, even though recent tests passed — the 2023 failure on pad thickness suggests a pattern of neglect in this area. The windscreen washer failure and tyre pressure monitoring system fault from 2023 were not repeated, which is positive, but the registration plate non-conformity from that same test remains unaddressed — a minor but technically non-compliant item. Overall, the vehicle’s mechanical condition is serviceable but shows signs of deferred maintenance on suspension and tyres. A buyer should budget for suspension component replacement and tyre replacement, and inspect the fuel tank for any signs of active corrosion or structural compromise.