2015 Land Rover Range Rover 3.0L Diesel · CF15 OUA

A pattern of clean MOT passes since 2024 establishes this Range Rover as having a stable roadworthiness profile at its current 54,770-mile reading, with the most recent test on 10 February 2026 recording no advisories or failures. The only blip across eleven years of testing was a single FAIL recorded on 6 February 2023, which notably carries no defect entries against it, suggesting either a retest after rectification or an administrative refusal rather than a mechanical crisis. The subsequent four tests, all clean with no advisories at all, indicate either a vehicle that has been mechanically settled or one whose components are simply not yet at the wear threshold for an MOT advisory. Given the age of the vehicle, a completely advisory-free record is unusually positive and worth scrutinising on inspection, as some advisories tend to creep in well before component failure. The mileage accumulation of approximately 4,979 miles per year places this Range Rover firmly in the low-use bracket for its age, with only a few thousand miles added annually since the first MOT entry. This kind of usage pattern carries specific mechanical implications: prolonged standing periods accelerate corrosion on brake discs, subframe components, and underbody steel, while rubber elements such as suspension bushes, drive belt flex zones, and tyre sidewalls degrade more from age than from mileage. Brake discs on a low-mileage Land Rover are particularly susceptible to corrosion pitting and uneven lipping, which can produce judder under braking even when pad material remains thick. Any test drive should pay close attention to brake pedal feel and the smoothness of low-speed stops. Despite the advisory-free record, the buyer should approach this Range Rover with the assumption that age-related wear exists below the MOT reporting threshold. On the test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps and on full lock, a known wear area on these vehicles where the front lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and air suspension components (if fitted) commonly deteriorate. Feel for any vibration through the steering wheel or vagueness in the self-centring action, which can point to track rod or steering rack wear that an MOT would not necessarily flag. Inspect the wheels for kerbing damage and the tyres for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear, as the heavy un-sprung mass of these vehicles tends to expose any geometry misalignment rapidly. Finally, a thorough physical inspection should supplement the clean MOT paperwork. Examine the underbody and subframe mounting points for any bubbling or surface corrosion, particularly around the suspension turrets and rear axle assembly, as Range Rovers of this generation can develop structural corrosion in salt-prone areas even at modest mileages. Check the engine bay for any oil residue around the cam covers, sump, and turbo pipework, and verify that the coolant reservoir level is consistent with a healthy system. Listen for any timing chain rattle on cold start, a known concern on the diesel variants of this era, and confirm that the air suspension (if equipped) rises promptly and levelly from its access position. The clean MOT history is reassuring, but a detailed physical examination remains essential given the vehicle's age and the typical wear characteristics of the Range Rover platform.