2014 Land Rover Range Rover 3.0L Diesel · HT63 ARU

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 16 April 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded, which is a positive immediate outcome and suggests that at the point of test the vehicle met all statutory roadworthiness requirements. Looking back through the recorded history, the car has passed every annual test without a single failure, which is an encouraging sign of consistent maintenance. Advisories have been infrequent and isolated: a brake disc wear note and a nail-in-tyre advisory in 2025, and a corroded fuel tank carrier in 2024, alongside a minor windscreen damage note in 2020. None of these have recurred or escalated into failures, and there is no pattern suggesting systemic deterioration in any particular component area. The overall maintenance trend therefore appears stable rather than worsening, with the most recent clean pass indicating that any previously noted concerns have either been rectified or have not progressed to a defect level. The recorded mileage of 96,848 miles over approximately twelve years equates to an average of around 8,071 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and not a profile that immediately suggests heavy commercial or motorway use. There are no significant gaps in the annual MOT record that would imply long periods of standing, and the consistent yearly testing suggests the vehicle has remained in regular use. That said, even moderate annual mileage on a large luxury SUV such as a Range Rover places meaningful cumulative demand on the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and pads, drivetrain mounts, and the air suspension components if fitted. Prospective buyers should therefore interpret the mileage as moderate rather than low, and assume that consumable items including brake discs, suspension components, and exhaust mounting rubbers may now be approaching the latter stages of their working life even if they have not yet generated an MOT advisory. Given the limited advisory history and absence of recurring problem areas, physical buyer inspection should focus on the age- and mileage-related wear items that an MOT test does not necessarily capture. The 2025 advisory regarding a worn, pitted, or scored nearside front brake disc should prompt close inspection of brake pedal feel for any shudder under heavy braking, and a visual check of both front discs for lip formation, surface corrosion, or uneven wear, as well as the condition of the pads and caliper slider pins. The 2024 advisory regarding a slightly loose and corroded fuel tank carrier warrants inspection of the underbody area for any further corrosion around mounting points, paying particular attention to exhaust hangers and suspension subframes which on these vehicles can suffer from standing corrosion even at moderate mileages. A test drive should listen for suspension knocks over uneven surfaces, clunks from anti-roll bar bushes, or any uneven tyre wear that might indicate geometry or bush wear. Additional checks appropriate to this age of vehicle include a thorough inspection of the tyres for sidewall perishing or cracking, which can occur due to age rather than tread wear alone, and an assessment of the 12V battery health, particularly as the vehicle approaches its twelfth year. Brake fluid, coolant, and differential or transfer box oils degrade on a calendar basis rather than purely by mileage, so verifying recent service records for fluid changes is worthwhile given that the air suspension, electronic systems, and complex drivetrain on a Range Rover are sensitive to fluid condition. On the test drive, attention should be given to the smoothness of the automatic transmission, the operation of the air suspension if equipped including any warning messages on the dashboard, and the function of all electronic systems such as the infotainment, seat adjustments, and terrain response settings. Finally, confirming a complete service history with stamps matching the recorded mileage will provide valuable supporting context for the otherwise reassuring MOT record.