2011 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Diesel · EY11 XTL

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While the car passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 100,385 miles, this followed a significant failure just eight days prior at 100,241 miles. That failure revealed multiple critical defects across the front suspension, braking lines, and tyres, indicating that the owner only addresses deep-seated faults when forced by the MOT tester rather than monitoring components for gradual degradation. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between February 2024 at 87,848 miles and December 2024 at 89,946 miles, representing only 2,100 miles in ten months. While the low annual mileage suggests light use, it often explains why rubber components, such as the deterioration seen on the air bags and suspension arm bushes, perish prematurely due to age and environmental exposure regardless of distance travelled. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The December 2025 record flagged corroded front brake pipes covered in grease, which is a common tactic used to hide structural corrosion from a tester's eye. Furthermore, the repeated failure of the lower suspension arm bushes in late 2025 suggests the entire front end assembly is nearing the end of its service life. You should also check for further cracking in the air bags and ensure the CV boots are free of grease, as the history shows these components are prone to failure on this specific vehicle.