2009 Land Rover Range Rover 3.6L Diesel · LC09 GPK

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in October 2025, but this followed a failed test just two days prior, indicating that urgent repairs were required to secure a pass. The failed test identified two specific defects: an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm and a nearside front outer drive shaft CV boot that was split and no longer preventing dirt ingress. These are serious safety items that were addressed immediately, but the history suggests a broader pattern of deterioration in the suspension system. The mechanical trend appears to be worsening. In 2023, the test was largely clear with only minor advisories. By 2024, the vehicle failed due to a deteriorated anti-roll bar dust cover and showed wear on the front lower suspension arm. By 2025, this wear had progressed to an "excessive" failure point on the front arm, and the advisories expanded to include worn pins and bushes on the rear sub-frame and both rear lower suspension arms. The mileage context is somewhat ambiguous. At roughly 4,839 miles per year, the usage is low for a 17-year-old vehicle. However, the MOT history contradicts the expectation of gentle wear.