2014 Land Rover Range Rover 3.0L Diesel · 14 RCN

The vehicle most recently passed its DVSA MOT test on 13 October 2025, although five separate items were issued alongside the pass certificate, indicating that while the vehicle remains roadworthy, there are several areas of developing concern that warrant close attention before purchase. Reviewing the full MOT history, a clear and progressive worsening trend is evident: the 2019, 2022, and 2023 tests returned completely clean passes with no advisories, but from 2020 onwards a pattern of recurring advisories has emerged, gradually expanding in scope and severity. Front suspension arm pin or bush wear was first flagged on both sides in 2020 and persisted into 2021, while rear brake hose and pipe corrosion advisories appeared in 2020 and 2021 respectively. By 2024 and 2025, the advisory list had grown substantially, incorporating rear suspension arm bushes, rear shock absorber corrosion, front hub corrosion, and fuel tank support corrosion. This expanding catalogue of advisories, particularly those relating to structural and underbody integrity, suggests the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related deterioration is becoming more pronounced and proactive maintenance will be essential. The recorded mileage of 63,641 miles over approximately twelve years equates to an average annual mileage of around 5,303 miles, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age and type. Such low usage is consistent with a luxury SUV that has likely seen a mixture of light running and potentially extended periods of standing, possibly with use concentrated on shorter journeys rather than long motorway runs. While low mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain components such as the engine, gearbox, and clutch, it simultaneously accelerates certain age-related failures. Brake discs and calipers are particularly susceptible to corrosion and seizure during prolonged inactivity, rubber components such as hoses, gaiters, and bushes deteriorate faster from underuse and environmental exposure than from mechanical wear, and the 12V battery will have suffered chronic undercharging if the vehicle has been used predominantly for short trips. The fact that annual mileage appears to have tapered in recent years, judging by the spacing of the MOT tests, reinforces the likelihood of significant standing periods, which carries its own set of mechanical implications. The recurring front lower suspension arm pin or bush advisories from 2020 and 2021, followed by similar rear suspension arm advisories in 2025, indicate that the rubber-bushed suspension components are progressively wearing throughout the vehicle. On a test drive, these defects typically manifest as clonking or knocking noises from the front or rear suspension over uneven road surfaces, vague or wandering steering response, and uneven or feathered tyre wear patterns across the front or rear axle. The 2025 advisory regarding both rear shock absorbers being corroded is also significant; while surface corrosion on shock absorber bodies does not constitute an immediate failure, it suggests that moisture and road salt exposure are degrading the underbody, and if left unchecked the corrosion can compromise the structural integrity of the damper itself. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the shock absorber bodies for advanced rust pitting, pay particular attention to any knocking sounds from the rear under load, and consider budgeting for replacement alongside the suspension bushes. The advisories relating to fuel tank support corrosion, appearing in both 2024 and 2025, are particularly concerning as they pertain to a structural safety-critical component. Corrosion in this area can eventually lead to fuel tank detachment, which would represent a severe safety risk, and any progression between advisories should be assessed urgently with a physical inspection from beneath the vehicle, ideally on a ramp, to determine the extent of metal loss. The brake-related advisories, including slightly deteriorated rear brake hoses in 2021 and corroded rear brake pipes in 2020, along with the near-side rear calliper brake motor split noted in 2024, warrant a thorough brake system evaluation. Given the low annual mileage, the brake discs are highly likely to exhibit surface corrosion and the calipers may have seized slide pins or binding pistons from prolonged inactivity, so the buyer should check for brake shudder on application, uneven pad wear, and a spongy or low pedal feel. Additionally, because the vehicle is twelve years old with low mileage, the buyer must independently verify the date of the last timing belt or chain service, the condition and age of all tyres including sidewall perishing regardless of tread depth, the state of the 12V battery and charging system, and the service history for time-based items such as brake fluid, coolant, and gearbox oil, all of which degrade with calendar age regardless of the odometer reading.