2008 Land Rover Range Rover 3.6L Diesel · C8 AAB

This Range Rover presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 25 August 2025 at 82,618 miles, passed, but the tester flagged a corroded rear sub-frame, worn rear sub-frame bushes, worn rear suspension arm bushes, and a severely deteriorated offside front constant velocity boot. These advisories are not new. The rear sub-frame corrosion has appeared consistently since at least September 2022, and worn rear suspension bushes have been flagged in every test since September 2023. The trend is stable but unresolved. The vehicle has not failed an MOT since September 2023, yet the same structural and suspension wear items keep reappearing without evidence of permanent repair. The mileage pattern is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle. Between the September 2022 test at 67,026 miles and the August 2024 test at 73,271 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 6,245 miles over nearly two years. The jump from 73,271 miles in August 2024 to 82,618 miles in August 2025 represents approximately 9,347 miles in a single year, a significant increase. This suggests either a change in ownership or usage pattern, or a period of prior inactivity followed by heavier recent use. The overall annual average of around 4,590 miles is well below the typical 8,000 to 12,000 miles expected for this age, which may explain why corrosion rather than mechanical wear dominates the advisory history. A buyer should inspect the rear sub-frame closely. The corrosion advisory has persisted across four consecutive annual tests, and while the tester has repeatedly judged it not seriously weakened, the long-term structural integrity of a corroded sub-frame on a heavy vehicle like this Range Rover cannot be confirmed without a physical underbody examination. The rear suspension bushes and sub-frame bushes have also been flagged repeatedly, indicating ongoing wear that may affect ride quality and handling. The deteriorated offside front CV boot on the most recent test is a relatively new item and should be addressed promptly to avoid joint failure and potential driveshaft loss. The braking system also warrants attention. In September 2023, the vehicle failed its MOT due to excessively corroded nearside and offside rear brake pipes. Although the subsequent tests passed, the 2022 test also noted corroded brake pipes and worn rear brake discs. Corrosion on brake lines is a safety-critical concern, particularly on a vehicle that may have spent periods stationary. A buyer should have a technician inspect the full brake pipe run, including hidden sections along the chassis, and verify the condition of all flexible hoses and calipers. The combination of persistent sub-frame corrosion, recurring suspension bush wear, and a history of corroded brake lines means this vehicle requires a thorough underbody inspection before purchase.