2006 Land Rover Range Rover 4.2L Petrol · EB52 HAM

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 28 May 2022, following a failure in March of the same year. The failure was attributed to a faulty supplementary restraint system warning lamp and an ineffective windscreen wiper, both of which are critical safety items. While the vehicle eventually passed, the presence of multiple advisories regarding tyre wear and brake pads at the time of failure indicates a maintenance trend that may be reactive rather than preventative. A prospective buyer should verify if these wear items were replaced immediately following the test or if they remained as pending maintenance. With a recorded mileage of 92,305 miles over a twenty year period, the vehicle has averaged approximately 4,615 miles per year. This is considerably low for a luxury SUV of this vintage. While low mileage generally implies less mechanical wear on the engine and gearbox, it often introduces risks associated with prolonged periods of inactivity. Components such as rubber seals, suspension bushings, and various gaskets can perish or harden when not regularly cycled, and low annual usage often leads to the neglect of time-based service intervals. Particular attention must be paid to the advisory regarding slight corrosion on the inner sills. On this specific model, chassis and sill corrosion can progress rapidly and may compromise structural integrity if left untreated. During a physical inspection, use a torch to examine the sills and underbody for bubbling paint or flaking metal. On the test drive, listen for knocks or clunks from the suspension, as the previous advisories regarding uneven tyre wear on the rear edges strongly suggest that the suspension bushes or wheel alignment may be degraded. Given the low annual mileage, it is essential to check for age-related deterioration regardless of the odometer reading. Inspect the tyre sidewalls for fine cracking or perishing, which occurs as rubber ages and loses elasticity. Check the brake discs for heavy surface corrosion or signs of binding calipers, which often occur when a vehicle stands for extended periods. Finally, verify the service history to ensure that fluids such as engine oil, coolant, and brake fluid have been changed based on a calendar schedule rather than mileage, as these fluids degrade chemically over time.