2009 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER3.6L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to emerging structural and mechanical concerns. The latest test in January 2026 at 102,718 miles followed a failure just two miles prior for an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint. While this was rectified to secure a pass, the introduction of corrosion advisories on the inner sills indicates the start of structural degradation that was not present in the previous years of testing. The mileage pattern remains remarkably consistent, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year over the vehicle's seventeen-year life. Between January 2023 and January 2026, the car covered 5,753 miles, maintaining a low-usage profile that explains the sub-100k-mile reading. This low annual mileage typically suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, however, the age of the vehicle makes it more susceptible to rubber component perishing and oxidation of the metalwork, regardless of the low distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis, specifically targeting the inner sills. The tester noted that outer sills are covered with plastic trim, which often masks advancing rust and prevents clear visual assessment. You should verify if the corrosion on the inner sills is merely surface or has reached structural perforation. Given the recent failure of the suspension arm ball joint, a comprehensive check of all remaining suspension bushes, bushings, and links is necessary to ensure other components are not nearing the end of their functional service life simultaneously.