2012 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Diesel · K1 SSV

The current roadworthiness status of this Range Rover is technically compliant following the pass issued on 7 April 2026 at 139,032 miles, though the maintenance trend indicates a pattern of deferred repairs. While the vehicle successfully cleared its most recent inspection, the presence of recurring advisories regarding oil leaks, tyre condition, and suspension bush wear suggests that the owner is managing symptoms rather than addressing underlying mechanical degradation. The transition from a failure in April 2025 to a pass suggests that necessary repairs were performed, yet the persistence of these specific issues across consecutive years indicates that the vehicle requires closer scrutiny than a standard annual test provides. The recorded mileage of 139,032 over fourteen years averages approximately 9,930 miles annually, which aligns with typical usage for a luxury SUV of this vintage. The consistency of the mileage accumulation between the 2024, 2025, and 2026 tests confirms the vehicle has remained in regular service rather than experiencing long periods of inactivity. This steady usage pattern is generally preferable to low-mileage examples that suffer from seized components due to standing, though it has clearly accelerated the wear on the heavy-duty suspension and drivetrain architecture inherent to this model. Prospective buyers must prioritize a physical inspection of the front subframe and rear subframe bushes, as these components have been flagged repeatedly in the MOT history. The persistent oil leak noted since March 2024 requires a professional assessment to determine if it originates from a minor seal or a more complex engine component, as the current MOT status only confirms it is not dripping excessively. You should also verify the condition of the anti-roll bar linkages and suspension arm bushes, as these parts have shown a history of rapid deterioration. Finally, the recurring tyre wear on the nearside rear suggests a potential alignment issue or geometry fault that warrants a specialist four-wheel alignment check to prevent premature replacement of future tyres.