1995 Land Rover Range Rover 2.5L Diesel · A8 KNH

The Range Rover presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT pass on 25 July 2024 at 205,648 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable on paper, though the test history reveals a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by immediate passes. In both July 2023 and July 2024 the vehicle failed on the first attempt then passed within days at near-identical mileage, suggesting last-minute rectification rather than neglect. Recorded mileage rose from 193,911 in July 2022 to 198,389 by July 2023, then to 205,648 by July 2024, equating to roughly 6,000 miles per year across the record. This aligns with the vehicle's 31-year average of 6,634 miles annually and shows no rapid accumulation or standing gaps. The DVSA data is sparse, with every test showing zero advisories or defects, which limits insight into wear on consumables and structure. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related degradation the MOT omitted. The twin failures without listed defects imply the tester flagged non-recorded items such as emissions or minor corrosion cleared before retest. Given the 205,648-mile count on a 1995 chassis, examine chassis outriggers and bulkhead for structural rust. Confirm the reasons behind the 2023 and 2024 failures via the presenting garage, as the clean records mask short-turnaround fixes. Verify exhaust integrity and drivetrain backlash before purchase given the mileage and sparse advisory history.