2002 Land Rover Range Rover 2.5L Diesel · FM51 UPL

The Range Rover presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 30 September 2025 at 85,589 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recent record. The most recent failure on 25 September 2025 at 85,588 miles listed no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue at retest rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the vehicle failed on 3 January 2023 at 85,544 miles with no defects recorded, and again on 4 January 2022 at 81,333 miles under the same clean-advisory condition before passing on 10 January 2022 at 81,339 miles. Recorded mileage sits at 85,589 against a 2002 build, equating to roughly 3,566 miles per year and confirming very light use for a 24-year-old 4x4. The jump from 81,339 miles in January 2022 to 85,544 miles in January 2023 accounts for 4,205 miles in twelve months, after which only 45 miles accrued between January 2023 and September 2025. Such low annual accumulation with long stationary periods typically masks age-related degradation in rubber components, brake calipers, and underbody structure that mileage alone will not reveal. The repeated no-defect failures point to previous owners presenting the vehicle without resolving documentation or roadworthiness presentation requirements, though no tester-flagged corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions faults appear in the data. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, particularly chassis outriggers and subframe mounts where these models corrode, and verify brake binding has not developed during the standing period. Given the sparse advisory history, the MOT record alone offers limited insight into consumable wear such as tyres or wiper blades. Physical assessment of coil springs, steering joints, and drivetrain seals remains essential before purchase due to the vehicle's age and extended dormancy.