2011 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Diesel · MV11 AAN

A pattern of suspension and brake pipe advisories has emerged across this Range Rover's recent MOT history, suggesting that the underlying mechanical condition is beginning to demand attention rather than presenting as a clean bill of roadworthiness. The most recent test on 13 July 2026 recorded a pass, but flagged a light oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber and corrosion on both front brake pipes, the latter obscured by grease or similar material. The previous year, 2025, carried a heavier advisory load, including an engine or gearbox oil leak, the same nearside front brake pipe corrosion now affecting both front pipes, light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber, and a child seat obscuring the adult belt inspection. The two tests prior to that, in 2024 and 2023, passed with no advisories at all, and the earliest entry in 2022 recorded wear on the nearside front suspension arm bush, the nearside front track rod end ball joint, and the offside front suspension arm ball joint. The trend is therefore one of progressive advisory accumulation rather than outright failure, but the front suspension and braking hydraulic circuits are clearly the components showing early deterioration. Against an age of approximately fifteen years, the recorded 138,570 miles equates to an average of around 9,238 miles per annum, which is broadly consistent with normal usage for a vehicle of this type and does not suggest either long-term storage or particularly heavy duty. The MOT testing record runs continuously from 2022 through to mid 2026 without any significant gaps, indicating the vehicle has been in regular road use throughout this period, which aligns with the steady annual mileage profile. There are no unexplained jumps in the odometer between tests, and the absence of failures across all five recorded tests demonstrates that the vehicle has remained within legal roadworthiness thresholds throughout, although the rising number of advisories suggests that several wear items are approaching the point at which they will transition from observation to outright defect. For a prospective buyer, the front suspension geometry flagged in 2022 warrants particular physical scrutiny, as the components identified, namely the nearside front lower arm bush, track rod end ball joint, and offside front suspension arm ball joint, are typical wear points on this generation of Range Rover and tend to deteriorate further once initial play is recorded. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over uneven surfaces, particularly speed humps and pothole strikes, and feel for any vagueness or slight wandering in the steering, which would indicate that the ball joints or track rod end have worn beyond their 2022 advisory state. Inspect the front wheels with the steering at full lock to see if any outer CV joint gaiter damage is visible, and rock each front wheel at top and bottom to detect play in the suspension arms. The rear shock absorber oil misting recorded in both 2025 and 2026 also suggests that the damping is beginning to lose effectiveness, so on the road the vehicle may exhibit a slightly unsettled ride over successive bumps or a tendency for the rear to wallow under hard cornering. The brake pipe corrosion advisories deserve close attention, as corroded brake lines are a safety-critical item that can progress from an advisory to a failure within a single test cycle if surface corrosion develops into perforation. On inspection, examine the visible sections of the front brake pipes running along the chassis and any underbody sections that can be viewed, looking for pitting, flaking, or live rust rather than the protective grease coating noted by the tester. An oil leak was also noted as not excessive in 2025, and any sign of fresh staining on the engine or gearbox, on the undertray, or on the ground where the vehicle is parked should be monitored, as the source and rate of leakage will determine whether it remains a non-issue or develops into a more serious concern. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with the L322 Range Rover chassis would be a prudent step before committing to purchase.