2021 Land Rover Range Rover Autobio Phev A 2.0L Hybrid electric · J8 MNS

The vehicle presents a clean bill of health following its most recent MOT on 2 September 2025 at 31,989 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. This marks a significant improvement over the preceding 12 months and indicates a resolving maintenance trend. Prior to that clear pass, the vehicle failed its September 2024 test on 10 September at 25,236 miles before passing a week later on 17 September at 25,438 miles. The rapid turnaround suggests the previous owner addressed the safety-critical defects promptly, though the nature of those faults raises questions about how the vehicle was driven and maintained in the lead-up to that failure. The recorded mileage of 31,989 miles across a five-year lifespan averages approximately 6,398 miles per year, which is entirely typical for a luxury plug-in hybrid of this age. The mileage progression shows a notable gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests, with just 6,551 miles covered in 12 months. This relatively low annual accumulation is consistent with a vehicle used primarily for short urban journeys, which is typical for a PHEV but can place disproportionate strain on components that never reach optimal operating temperature, particularly the exhaust aftertreatment system and the petrol engine itself. The recurring advisory for front brake discs worn, pitted or scored appeared in both the failed and passed tests of September 2024, suggesting the condition was noted but not severe enough to warrant a retest failure. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the front brake discs for lateral runout and the pads for uneven wear patterns, as this could indicate a binding caliper or simply aggressive driving. The tyre-related defects, a structural bulge on the nearside front and a deep cut reaching the ply on the nearside rear, point to impacts with potholes or kerbs. Inspect all four sidewalls carefully and check the inner edges for similar damage, along with the wheel alignment, as misalignment can cause uneven tyre wear that accelerates on a heavy vehicle like this. The sharp edge flagged on the offside rear lamp lens in September 2024 was a minor body defect, but it warrants a check of the rear light cluster for water ingress, which can corrode connectors and cause electrical faults over time. Given the vehicle's low annual mileage, a compression test and inspection of the high-voltage battery health are advisable, as plug-in hybrids driven predominantly on short electric cycles can suffer from petrol engine bore wash and battery cell degradation. The underside should be examined for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and subframes, as standing periods on a vehicle of this weight can accelerate surface rust in critical structural areas.