2002 Land Rover . 2.0L Diesel · 54 SAM

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 15 August 2025 at 137 238 miles, but the tester flagged the offside front tyre as worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)). This follows a failure two days earlier on 13 August 2025, when the same vehicle was rejected for multiple faults including missing brake‑pedal anti‑slip provision, inoperative registration‑plate lamp, and several suspension dust‑cover breaches. The quick retest and pass indicate corrective action was taken, yet the pattern of suspension and braking defects suggests a deteriorating trend in those systems rather than an overall improving condition. Mileage accumulation has accelerated recently. Between the 2024‑08‑14 test at 124 831 miles and the 2025‑08‑15 test at 137 238 miles the vehicle added roughly 12 400 miles in just over a year, about double the earlier average of ~5 700 miles per year. MOT entries remain annual, with the latest test falling 11 months before the current date of 29 July 2026, keeping the vehicle within the standard two‑year certification window. A buyer should inspect the front suspension thoroughly. The history records repeated breaches of dust covers on the front suspension arms and anti‑roll bar linkages (5.3.4 (b) (ii)), indicating possible dirt ingress and impending wear. Brake condition demands close attention: inner front pads were noted as thin in 2022 and 2024, the anti‑slip provision was missing in the recent failure, and the rear brakes showed excessive wear. The supplemental restraint system warning lamp has appeared on multiple tests (7.1.6 (a)), so a diagnostic scan of the airbag and sensor circuits is essential. Electrical faults are also present: the offside stop lamp was affected by the sidelight in 2025, and the registration‑plate lamp was inoperative, requiring circuit verification. Tyre condition is critical; the offside front tyre was at the wear limit in 2025, rear tyres showed perish and cuts in 2017, and a rear nail puncture was recorded in 2022. A visual tread‑depth check and inspection for cuts, perish, and embedded objects are mandatory. Finally, given the vehicle’s age, a chassis scan for corrosion and rust spots should be performed to assess structural integrity.