2009 Land Rover Range Rover 3.6L Diesel · AF59 XGV

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend heading into its current test cycle. The most recent MOT, conducted on 25 February 2025 at 179,874 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet is significant given the failure recorded just days earlier in February 2024, indicating that the previous owner addressed a cluster of front-end suspension and drivetrain issues promptly. The record shows no recurring structural corrosion or emissions failures, which is a positive sign for a seventeen-year-old chassis of this type. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for the vehicle's age. Between the March 2023 test at 162,821 miles and the March 2024 test at 170,916 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 8,095 miles in twelve months. The current recorded mileage of 179,874 miles, as of February 2025, suggests a further 8,958 miles were covered in the following eleven months, pointing to sustained regular use rather than long-term storage. The MOT history is complete with no gaps in the annual test cycle, providing a solid chronological record of the vehicle's mechanical condition. The February 2024 failure highlights specific front-end wear that a buyer should verify has not returned. Both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm pin or brake reaction bushes were excessively worn, and the constant velocity boot on the nearside front outer drive shaft was split or insecure. A physical inspection should check for play in these bushes and examine the CV boot for fresh grease contamination or splits. The rear seat belt buckle fault and the inadequately clipped central rear brake pipe also warrant a functional check to confirm the repair was secure and not a temporary fix. Beyond the advisories, the 2022 test flagged perished suspension arm bushes on both rear corners and softened front track arm bushes. Although these did not worsen to failure point by the 2024 test, rubber deterioration is progressive on vehicles of this age and mileage. A buyer should inspect all suspension bushes for cracking, perishing, or fluid contamination, paying close attention to the front lower arms and rear trailing arms. The brake pipe clipping along the underside should also be visually checked for corrosion or inadequate support, as road salt and moisture can accelerate deterioration in these areas.