2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.6L Petrol · V4 ROV

The most recent MOT, conducted on 23 February 2023 at 93,814 miles, resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged worn nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes alongside underbody corrosion. These advisories, recorded as not yet resulting in excessive movement, indicate a vehicle that remains legally roadworthy yet is showing age-related deterioration in critical structural and suspension components. The maintenance trend is broadly stable rather than sharply worsening, though the recurrence of rear tyre wear and corrosion across multiple tests suggests previous owners addressed immediate failures without undertaking comprehensive preventative repairs. The mileage pattern reveals a notable anomaly. Between the 2019 test at 87,970 miles and the February 2022 test at 88,525 miles, the vehicle accumulated only 555 miles over nearly three years. From February 2022 to February 2023, it recorded zero further miles, sitting at exactly 93,814 miles for the last test. This low annualised rate of roughly 5,500 miles, combined with the extended stationary period, points to prolonged storage or very limited recent use. Such dormancy can accelerate rubber bush degradation, brake seizure, and moisture ingress into mechanical components, even if mileage-driven wear remains low. A buyer should prioritise a thorough underbody inspection, focusing on the structural integrity of the chassis, suspension mounting points, and brake pipe condition. The 2018 failure for a corroded offside rear brake pipe, combined with repeated underbody corrosion advisories, raises the likelihood of ongoing sub-surface rust that may not be visible without a ramp. The front suspension bushes flagged in 2023 warrant close examination for play or cracking, as worn bushes affect steering precision and tyre wear patterns. The repeated rear tyre wear advisories across 2018, 2019, and 2022 suggest possible alignment issues or deteriorating rear suspension geometry. Brake pads and discs should be measured for remaining life, particularly at the rear, given the 2018 pad wear advisory and the risk of binding calipers from prolonged standing. A test drive should assess whether the vehicle pulls under braking or exhibits clunking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces.