2010 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Diesel · DF60 VAY

The Range Rover’s most recent MOT in May 2025 at 127,316 miles passed without defects, marking a clean outcome after a period of intermittent issues. The trend over the past year has been stable, with no major failures since the drive shaft boot defects were corrected in April 2024—though the fact those were the only failures suggests they were addressed promptly. The windscreen damage in October 2023 was noted as non-critical, and the tyre advisories from 2022 were minor and likely resolved given no further mentions. That said, the double failure on the same day in 2024 for both outer CV joints indicates a past oversight, now seemingly rectified. No structural or safety-critical advisories appear in the latest records, but the absence of recent advisories could also mask deferred maintenance if the vehicle has sat unused since May 2025. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,957 miles per year aligns with typical usage for a 16-year-old vehicle, though the data is sparse beyond 2022. The gap between the October 2023 and April 2024 tests (around 6,000 miles in six months) suggests either seasonal use or a period of lower activity. The most recent 8,467 miles were covered in just over a year (May 2025 to July 2026), which is unremarkable but worth noting if the buyer expects heavy off-road use—suspension and drivetrain components may not have been stressed beyond normal limits. The lack of frequent testing beyond the legal requirement raises the possibility of deferred servicing, particularly for wear items like bushes, seals, or fluid levels. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the front drive shafts, focusing on the CV joint boots for any signs of re-splitting or lubricant leakage, as this was the only failure requiring immediate attention. The suspension should be checked for worn bushes, particularly in the front, given the vehicle’s age and potential for off-road use—look for uneven tyre wear or clunking noises over bumps. While the brakes were not flagged in recent tests, binding calipers or uneven disc wear could develop silently, so a brake fluid check and visual inspection of the discs and pads is advisable. The exhaust system and underbody should be scanned for corrosion, especially around the sills and wheel arches, as Range Rovers of this era are prone to structural rust in wet conditions. Finally, verify the windscreen repair from 2023 hasn’t propagated or been improperly fixed, as cracks can compromise structural integrity in a rollover.