2013 Land Rover Range Rover 2.2L Diesel · LP62 OYO

A clean DVSA history across the last four testing cycles establishes a consistent record of roadworthiness for this thirteen year old Range Rover, with annual passes recorded from 2022 through to 2025. The single failure on file from 10 November 2025 is notable only in that it carries no recorded defects, which strongly suggests a minor administrative or presentation issue was addressed immediately, as the same date also shows the vehicle passing on a subsequent inspection that same day. With no advisories, structural corrosion flags, or component defects recorded across five years of testing, the official MOT narrative is unusually tidy for a vehicle of this age and class, indicating that the core safety-tested systems have remained within legal limits throughout the current ownership or testing period. The recorded odometer reading of 117,068 miles against thirteen years of life equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 9,000 miles, which sits squarely within the expected usage band for a large luxury SUV of this vintage. There are no significant gaps in the MOT history to suggest long periods off the road, nor are there any sudden mileage jumps between tests that would point to instrument irregularities or clocked mileage. This steady, moderate usage pattern is mechanically favourable, as it implies the drivetrain, suspension, and brake components have been worked consistently rather than left to deteriorate through inactivity, whilst not being so heavily loaded as to accelerate wear on consumables beyond normal service intervals. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any flagged components means the routine test drive should focus on the areas most commonly affected on Range Rovers of this generation, namely the air suspension system, front lower wishbones and suspension bushes, and the EAS valve block. On the move, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as perished lower wishbone bushes and worn ball joints are a known weak point that frequently develop before they would be recorded as an MOT failure. Test the air suspension thoroughly by starting from cold and observing whether the vehicle settles evenly or takes an unusually long time to raise to ride height, and listen for the compressor running excessively after the engine is switched off, which would indicate leaking spheres or a tired pump. The braking system should be evaluated subjectively on test, paying particular attention to pedal feel and any vibration or judder through the steering wheel under firm braking, which would indicate warped front discs a common advisory on higher mileage Range Rovers. Check the underside of the vehicle for signs of oil misting from the engine, particularly around the cam covers and sump plug area, and inspect the exhaust system for corrosion at the joints and mounting rubbers, as rear silencer and tailpipe replacements are typical at this age. Finally, although the MOT record shows no advisories for corrosion, a thorough inspection of the inner wheel arches, jacking points, and subframe mounting areas is essential on any Range Rover approaching its teens, given the well documented susceptibility of these areas to hidden structural rust that can develop between tests.