Highlights
- £14,000 of mechanical improvements since 2022
- Work includes servicing plus new turbo, manifold, brake and suspension overhaul
- Only two registered keepers with current one since 2012
- Desirable top specification 272bhp twin turbo diesel V8 model
The Appeal
The Sport was Range Rover’s response to the BMW X5, compressing what was good about its established big brother into a more compact, agile frame. It was a huge success and remains popular with buyers who want the Range Rover experience without the classic and sometimes unwieldy dimensions.
This 2009 Sport is a high specification HSE fitted with the most powerful diesel engine, the 272bhp 3.6L twin turbo TDV8. Finished in dark blue with beige leather cabin, it has had just two keepers in its life, the current one since 2012.
It has been well maintained, particularly so since 2022. Over £14,000 has been invested since then in the mechanicals. That work is detailed in the photos and includes new turbo, manifold, brake discs, pads and callipers and attention to the brakes and suspension. Naturally, it has also been regularly serviced.
The MOT has recently expired, so it will need to be renewed before it hits the road. Once done, you get a very luxurious workhorse.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 12th March 2009
- Two registered keepers from new
- Current keeper since October 2012
- Last MOT ran to August 2025 with a couple of advisories
- Recent work totalling £14,000 shown in photos and summarised below
Recent work since 2022:
- 11/03/24: servicing and other work - £631
- 11/10/23: manifold repairs and associated with - £1,611
- 12/07/23: brake discs, calipers and associated work - £2,913
- 08/04/22: new turbo, work to suspension and brakes and service - £8,404
The Condition
- Dark blue paintwork in fair condition for age as shown
- Paintwork shows some stone chips to front and other light scuffs and marks
- Bodywork appears in good order, including arches, door edges and sills
- Underside as shown in photos with no structural advisories on August 2024 MOT
- Factory multispoke alloy wheels are presentable with some kerbing to note
- Fitted with a mix of tyres with remaining tread shown in photos
- Fitted with a tow bar
- HSE specification with full leather, light wood veneers and sunroof
- Fitted with Harmon Kardon stereo and electric front seats with memory to the driver’s
- Beige leather interior is presentable with some age typical of mileage
- Damage to the driver’s seat base as shown
- Headlining appears clean but is sagging slightly in corners as shown
- Carpets in good order throughout the cabin with protective over mats
- Boot area is clean and presentable
- Full-size spare and partial tool kit
The Mechanics
- 3,628cc ‘Ford Lion’ 272bhp twin turbo diesel V8
- 6spd ‘Commandshift’ automatic gearbox
- Engine light and airbag warning light illuminated
- Recent maintenance detailed above
- Extensive maintenance to mechanicals since 2022 as above
- Last MOT ran to August 2025 with two advisories
- Needs new EGR valves and fuel injectors to sort out engine management warning light.
- There is also a fault showing on the suspension
- Driver air bag light is also showing a fault
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