2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2.0L Diesel · AK18 DFO

The vehicle currently fails the roadworthiness standard. In the June 2026 test at 78,560 miles the tester rejected it for an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp and pitted inner front brake discs on both sides. The maintenance trend is worsening, moving from a clean 2024 pass to repeated tyre, oil leak, and emissions-related faults through 2025 and 2026. Annual mileage sits near the typical 9,820-mile average for an eight-year-old car, yet the record shows an irregular pattern. The 2024 October test at 48,455 miles leapt to 74,563 miles by October 2025, an abrupt 26,000-mile surge in one year after a quiet first six years. Such a jump points to a change of use or ownership, with heavier commuting or high-speed mileage loading the drivetrain, brakes, and tyres. Recurring faults demand a physical inspection before purchase. The October 2024 fail on a 1.6mm tread breach, followed by twin edge-wear advisories in late 2025, shows the previous keeper deferred basic tyre upkeep. The October 2025 fail for the engine MIL returned unresolved at the June 2026 test, indicating an untreated fault in the emissions or engine management system. A buyer should verify the front brake discs for scoring depth and check whether the MIL fault links to DPF, sensor, or injector failure common on the Velar inline engines. The noted oil leak, present at both 2025 tests, requires underside examination for rear main seal or turbo feed weeps. Given the mileage spike and repeated neglect, suspension bushes and caliper slide operation warrant a workshop ramp check.