2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · YX15 YSO

The most recent MOT, conducted on 29 July 2022 at 108,398 miles, passed, yet it flagged a deteriorating Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover. That advisory points to a known weak point on the Range Rover Sport's front suspension, where ingress of grit accelerates wear on the joint itself. The maintenance trend is essentially flat, with no progressive mechanical failures recorded, but the absence of any test since mid-2022 leaves the current condition of that joint and surrounding components unverified. The vehicle has been stationary or very lightly used for nearly four years. Mileage accumulation tells a clear story of two distinct phases of use. Between August 2018 at 42,215 miles and January 2020 at 62,080 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 20,000 miles in 17 months, a brisk pace consistent with regular long-distance driving. From January 2020 to July 2021, mileage climbed to 93,284, adding another 31,000 miles in about 18 months, maintaining that same active usage pattern. Then, between July 2021 and July 2022, the odometer moved from 93,284 to 108,398, a jump of 15,114 miles in 12 months, which is still within normal parameters. After July 2022, the recorded mileage remains frozen at 108,398, meaning the vehicle has effectively sat unused for the best part of four years. A prolonged stationary period on a vehicle of this type and age raises specific concerns. Suspension air struts, if equipped, are prone to drying and cracking when inactive. Brake calipers can seize and discs corrode without regular use, particularly on the rear axle where parking brake mechanisms are prone to sticking. Tyres will develop flat sidewalls and perished rubber if the vehicle has not moved since 2022. The front suspension ball joint flagged in 2022 should be physically checked for play, as a failed joint at speed is a serious handling risk. Brake lines and flexible hoses demand close inspection for corrosion and perishing, common on vehicles of this age exposed to road salt. The 2021 dual pass and fail on the same day, triggered by an airbag warning lamp and worn front tyres, suggests the owner addressed immediate failures but did not resolve the underlying upkeep pattern. Both front tyres worn to the legal limit at 93,284 miles indicates the vehicle was driven hard through corners, placing extra strain on front suspension bushes and steering components. A prospective buyer should commission an independent inspection focusing on front suspension integrity, brake condition, and the operational status of the supplementary restraint system, which has not been formally tested since the 2022 pass.