2006 Land Rover Range Rover 4.2L Petrol · EK56 EYY

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT test on 17 August 2026 with a single advisory noting that the offside rear tyre was worn close to the legal limit and worn on its edge. Looking back across the recorded test history, the overall maintenance trend is broadly stable, with the vehicle consistently passing each annual examination over the four year window. However, the recurrence of the same offside rear tyre advisory across 2022, 2025, and 2026 suggests an ongoing wear pattern that has not been fully resolved and warrants close attention, while the 2022 advisory regarding a nearside rear brake pipe covered in grease or other material indicates past attention to the braking hydraulic system that should be confirmed as properly rectified. The recorded mileage of 160,280 miles on a 2006 model equates to roughly 8,014 miles per year over its twenty year life, which sits broadly in line with typical average usage for a vehicle of this vintage. There are no obvious extended gaps or sudden mileage surges within the MOT record, implying consistent rather than sporadic use. For a high mileage vehicle of this age and weight class, this annual rate will inevitably place greater demand upon consumables, suspension components, drivetrain mountings, and braking hardware than a lower mileage example would have experienced. Because the offside rear tyre advisory has now appeared three times across the test history, it strongly suggests either a persistent tracking misalignment, a worn rear suspension component allowing uneven camber, or simply the heavier wear expected on the driven or heavily loaded axle of a vehicle of this type. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any clonking or knocking from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn bushes, tired coil springs, or failing air suspension components commonly found on Range Rovers of this era. Uneven inner or outer tyre wear on the rear should be inspected directly, and the nearside rear brake pipe condition should be physically examined to confirm that any previous corrosion has been properly treated or replaced, as brake pipe corrosion on a vehicle approaching two decades of service can progress to a dangerous failure point if left unattended. Beyond the advisories, the age of the vehicle demands several calendar based checks regardless of the MOT outcome. The twelve volt battery should be load tested, as units beyond five years commonly suffer reduced capacity. Brake fluid should be sampled or its service record verified, given that moisture absorption degrades fluid over time even in low mileage use. Coolant, transmission fluid, and differential oils should be checked for condition and replacement history, particularly on a four wheel drive system subject to heavy torque loads. Exhaust system mounting points and underbody structural areas should be inspected for corrosion, the timing belt or chain service interval confirmed, and all tyres examined for sidewall cracking or perishing from age even if the tread depth appears acceptable. The buyer should also verify that the vehicle starts cleanly from cold, idles smoothly, and that all warning lights extinguish promptly, as electronic and sensor issues become more prevalent on luxury off road vehicles of this vintage.