2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.6L Diesel · WU09 OTC

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of deteriorating rubber components and minor suspension wear. The most recent test in June 2022 at 98,720 miles identified corrosion on brake hose ferrules and deterioration of the rear lines. This follows a trend established in October 2018 where corrosion was noted on multiple rear and offside hoses. While the vehicle has passed its tests, the persistence of brake line degradation suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to fluid system maintenance. At seventeen years old, the recorded mileage of 98,720 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,800 miles per year. However, there is a significant gap in the data between the January 2021 test at 96,152 miles and the June 2022 test at 98,720 miles, indicating only 2,568 miles driven over over seventeen months. This low usage often leads to dry aging of rubber components, as evidenced by the perished tyres and distorted wheels noted in the 2020 record. A thorough inspection of the suspension geometry is essential, specifically focusing on the integrity of the anti-roll bar ball joints which showed play in 2020. The buyer should also examine the inner road wheels for further distortion or cracks, as the previous owner noted a damaged nearside front wheel. Given the history of brake hose corrosion and deterioration, a detailed visual check of the entire hydraulic system is required to ensure no perished hoses are imminent from failure under pressure.