2004 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Petrol · BJ54 AJV

The vehicle presents a concerning history of structural corrosion and mechanical wear typical of high-mileage Rovers. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 195,445 miles passed with no defects, this follows a period of significant structural integrity issues. In March 2025 at 190,777 miles, the tester identified corrosion on the nearside and offside rear inner sills. This represents a progression from February 2022, where only the offside rear inner suspension mounting was flagged for corrosion not yet excessive. The presence of sill corrosion suggests an ongoing rust issue that requires monitoring to prevent failure. At 195,445 miles over 22 years, the vehicle has maintained a consistent average of approximately 8,900 miles per year. There is a notable six-year gap in the records between 2014 and 2020, which suggests a period of neglect or a change in ownership. Since 2020, the vehicle has undergone frequent failures related to consumables and safety components. The February 2022 failure at 174,408 miles highlighted failing front track rod ends and a worn rear upper suspension arm bush, indicating that steering and suspension components are reaching their limit. Braking systems remain a recurring point of failure. The vehicle failed in February 2023 at 181,958 miles due to corroded rear brake pipes covered in grease. This followed previous issues in 2012 and 2014 regarding uneven brake application and poor parking brake efficiency. Although these issues appear to be rectified for subsequent tests, the history of corroded lines and poor performance indicates a system prone to environmental degradation. A buyer should inspect the current state of the brake lines and the integrity of the sills to ensure the structural rust has not progressed since the last inspection.