2013 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Diesel · GL 1000

The vehicle holds a current pass dated 19 February 2026 at 67,983 miles, confirming roadworthy status at that point. The maintenance trend appears stable in mechanical terms, as every test from February 2025 to February 2026 recorded no defects. However, the record shows three failed tests without logged defects on 31 January 2025, 2 February 2026 and 12 February 2026, indicating non-mechanical rejections rather than worsening condition. The most recent pass suggests the keeper resolved whatever administrative or presentation issue caused the prior February 2026 failures. Mileage stands at 67,983 miles for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,200 miles per year. The record shows modest annual use with 65,124 miles on 31 January 2025 rising to 67,983 by 19 February 2026, a gain of 2,859 miles over twelve months. No rapid accumulation appears. The low yearly distance implies lighter use, though the cluster of tests in early 2026 with near-identical mileages from 67,980 to 67,983 suggests the car sat largely stationary during that period, with only test centre trips adding miles. Despite the absence of recorded advisories, a buyer should physically verify the reasons behind the three non-defect failures. The DVSA system logs no corrosion, brake, suspension or emission faults, yet Range Rovers of this era commonly suffer degraded suspension bushes, leaking air springs and binding calipers. Inspect underbody structural integrity for rust, examine brake discs for lip wear and confirm exhaust emissions meet limits on a cold start. The clean MOT history does not exempt the vehicle from age-related deterioration. Previous keepers presented the car for retests within days, implying they addressed whatever halted the test promptly. The pattern of fail-pass-fail-pass within February 2026 points to possible documentation or identification issues rather than neglect of consumables such as tyres or wiper blades. A pre-purchase inspection should prioritise checking suspension arms and steering joints, as low mileage standing vehicles often develop perished rubbers invisible to the MOT lens.