1996 Land Rover Range Rover 4.0L Petrol · N862 ENE

This Range Rover presents a clean MOT record, with five consecutive passes from October 2022 through to the most recent test on 15 January 2026, at 115,088 miles. No defects or advisories were recorded on any entry. That is a stable, consistently positive outcome across roughly three and a half years, and the absence of any advisory history suggests the previous keeper addressed wear items before they became test failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with light, occasional use rather than heavy daily driving. At 115,088 miles across a thirty-year lifespan, the average is roughly 3,836 miles per year, which is low for the age. Between the October 2022 test at 111,475 miles and the January 2026 pass, the car covered just over 3,600 miles, averaging under 1,100 miles a year. The gaps between tests of approximately thirteen and eleven months are perfectly legal, but they do point to a vehicle that has been standing for extended periods between uses. Because the MOT history lists no defects and no advisories, the official data does not flag any specific mechanical concern. A buyer should still arrange a thorough independent inspection, focusing on structural corrosion to the chassis rails, outriggers, and bulkhead footwells, which are known weak points on this model and can be hidden by underseal or surface paint. Check the brake discs and calipers for binding or lipping, and pay close attention to the condition of suspension bushes and rubber components, since age, not mileage, degrades these parts. Tyres may also be aged and hardened even if tread depth appears acceptable. The record is genuinely encouraging for a 1996 vehicle, showing that previous owners presented a car which met the test standards without argument. However, a clean MOT is not a substitute for assessing hidden corrosion, and the low annual mileage means the vehicle has spent long periods idle. Verify the odometer reading against service invoices and tax history, and insist on a ramp inspection before purchase.