2008 Land Rover Range Rover 4.2L Petrol · GL57 JBX

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 29 November 2021 at 76,371 miles with zero defects recorded. That outcome is significant given the preceding failure just three days earlier, where the tester flagged an inoperative registration plate lamp and a headlamp aim fault, both of which were promptly rectified. The pattern across the full record shows a vehicle that has moved from repeated suspension and braking defects in 2020 to a fully compliant state by late 2021. No MOT entries exist since that November 2021 pass, meaning the record is now nearly five years old relative to the current date of June 2026. A buyer should treat the current mechanical condition as unverified by recent independent inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,243 miles per year. Between the May 2019 test at 60,848 miles and the November 2020 test at 68,453 miles, the vehicle accumulated 7,605 miles over approximately 18 months, a moderate pace. However, from November 2020 to November 2021, the recorded mileage rose only from 68,467 to 76,371, an increase of 7,904 miles in 12 months, which is still below the UK average. Crucially, the 76,371-mile figure recorded in November 2021 remains the most recent verified reading, and there is no documented activity since. A vehicle sitting idle for extended periods can develop flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, dried-out rubber bushes, and corroded brake discs, all of which a static MOT record will not reveal. The 2020 failure exposed several mechanical concerns that a buyer must verify have not deteriorated. The tester flagged a nearside front wheel bearing so rough it was likely to overheat or break up, along with worn lower suspension arm pins or bushes on both front corners and rear brake pads below 1.5 mm on both sides. These were all rectified before the November 2020 pass, but the underlying components remain original or aged. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension bushes for perishing and play, check the front wheel bearings for roughness by rotating each wheel, and examine the rear brake pads and discs for uneven wear or corrosion from prolonged standing. The repeated registration plate lamp advisories across three consecutive tests suggest an intermittent electrical fault or a fragile bulb holder connection that may still be present. Beyond the documented faults, a 2008 Range Rover at this age warrants close inspection of structural corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe mountings, sills, and front suspension towers, as well as the condition of air suspension compressors and air springs if fitted. The exhaust system and its emissions compliance should be verified given the gap since the last test. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician, including a road test and electronic diagnostics, is strongly advised before committing to any transaction.