2021 Land Rover Range Rover Autobio D Mhev A 3.0L Diesel · KW21 HPP

The vehicle presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT on 12 March 2026 at 24,723 miles passed with zero defects, and the two preceding tests on 28 February 2025 at 22,297 miles and 3 February 2024 at 18,622 miles also passed with no advisories or failures. The maintenance trend is stable and unbroken across all three recorded tests, indicating consistent mechanical reliability and no emerging faults over the last two and a half years. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2021-registered vehicle. Between the February 2024 test at 18,622 miles and the February 2025 test at 22,297 miles, the vehicle covered 3,675 miles in twelve months. The following year, from February 2025 to March 2026, it added just 2,426 miles over thirteen months. This averages roughly 4,945 miles per year since new, well below the UK typical of 8,000 to 12,000 miles annually. Such low usage can mean reduced wear on consumables like brake pads, tyres, and suspension components, but it also raises the possibility of prolonged standing periods, which can cause flat-spotted tyres, brake disc surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber seals. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential. Low-mileage diesel Range Rovers are prone to DPF (diesel particulate filter) clogging if used predominantly for short trips, which MOT emissions testing may not fully expose between annual intervals. A buyer should verify the DPF regeneration history and check for sooty exhaust deposits on cold start. The air suspension system, a common failure point on this model, should be cycled through its height modes to confirm the compressor builds pressure evenly and no corner sags overnight. Inspect the underside for corrosion on subframes and suspension mounting points, as even low-mileage vehicles stored in coastal or salted-road areas can suffer accelerated structural rust. Tyre condition and brake components deserve close attention despite the clean pass. Low annual mileage often means tyres age out before they wear out, so check the DOT date codes for rubber older than five years, particularly on a heavy 4x4 where sidewall degradation poses a real risk. Brake discs and pads may show lipping or surface corrosion from infrequent use rather than wear, which can cause juddering or reduced braking efficiency under load. A short test drive over varied surfaces will reveal any suspension bush deterioration or steering rack play that a static inspection might miss.