2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7L Diesel · WU55 CCJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs regarding critical mechanical components. In the most recent test in October 2025 at 125,395 miles, the car failed due to a split nearside front inner drive shaft boot and damaged offside rear suspension bellows. While these were addressed for the pass, the presence of a damaged seat belt buckle as an advisory suggests that minor safety defects are only attended to when they reach a point of inspection failure rather than through a preventative maintenance schedule. At 125,395 miles, the vehicle has covered a consistent average of approximately 6,270 miles per year, which is typical for a twenty-year-old SUV. The record shows a steady pattern of use with no significant gaps in testing. However, the persistence of the drive shaft boot issue between 2023 at 111,228 miles and 2024 at 116,373 miles, followed by a fresh failure in 2025, indicates a recurring vulnerability in rubber components that are not being proactively replaced between annual checks. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the air suspension and braking system. The history shows recurring issues with corrosion in brake pipes and hoses dating back to 2015 and 2020, which suggests the underbody is susceptible to environmental degradation. The damaged offside rear suspension bellows noted in 2025 are a high-risk item that indicates the air system is nearing catastrophic failure. Furthermore, the repeated failures of drive shaft boots suggest that the buyer should check for grease leakage and internal joint damage, which will eventually lead to expensive drivetrain repairs if left unmonitored.