2018 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Diesel · DU68 LGZ

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 9 November 2022 at 58,305 miles with zero defects recorded. That same day, a separate failure for both nearside and offside windscreen wipers failing to clear the windscreen effectively was also logged, indicating the wiper defect was identified and rectified within the single test session. The 2021 test at 40,504 miles had flagged inner edge wear on both front tyres and excessively tinted front windows, but these issues do not recur in the later record, suggesting the previous owner addressed tyre wear and tint compliance promptly. No structural, suspension, braking, or emissions defects appear across the entire history, which is a positive indicator for a vehicle of this type and age. The mileage pattern raises a notable anomaly. Between the October 2021 test at 40,504 miles and the November 2022 test at 58,305 miles, the vehicle accumulated 17,801 miles in approximately thirteen months, equating to roughly 1,370 miles per month. That is significantly higher than the overall lifetime average of around 7,288 miles per year. Yet the recorded mileage on the current 2026 date remains at 58,305, meaning the vehicle has covered zero miles in over three and a half years since the last MOT. This suggests the vehicle has been standing unused for an extended period, which carries its own risks regardless of the clean 2022 pass. A buyer should inspect the tyres carefully for sidewall cracking and flat-spotting caused by prolonged stationary storage, even if tread depth appears adequate. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for deterioration, as standing vehicles can develop seized or perished components. Brake discs and calipers must be examined for surface corrosion and binding, since a vehicle unused since late 2022 is highly likely to have developed stickiness in the braking system. The exhaust system and fuel tank should also be assessed for moisture ingress and corrosion from condensation during long periods of inactivity. Beyond the storage-related concerns, the 2021 advisory on inner front tyre wear points to potential alignment or tracking issues that may have recurred during the high-mileage phase before the vehicle was parked. A thorough four-wheel alignment check is advisable. The windscreen wiper defect from 2022, while minor, confirms that basic consumable upkeep was occasionally overlooked, so the buyer should verify the condition of all fluid levels, filters, and belts before any extended use. Overall, the MOT record is clean and the maintenance trend is positive, but the prolonged stationary period since November 2022 demands a careful pre-purchase inspection focused on deterioration from inactivity rather than wear from use.