2006 Land Rover Range Rover 4.2L Petrol · LS55 PXV

A pattern of advisories rather than outright failures defines the roadworthiness history of this twenty-year-old Range Rover, with the November 2025 pass continuing that established theme. Across eight recorded tests since early 2019, the vehicle has only failed once, in February 2019, on relatively minor grounds: an insufficient washer fluid supply and an illuminated engine management indicator. Since then, every test has resulted in a pass, but very few have been entirely clean. The 2021 test flagged play in an offside front anti-roll bar linkage, while the 2024 test noted an oil leak from the differential. The most recent inspection, in November 2025, raised the highest number of items to date: a tyre advisory for the rears being worn close to the legal limit on both edges, a minor deterioration of the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover, a further rear oil leak, and slight external corrosion damage to the rear shock absorber casings. The accumulating nature of these advisories, particularly the suspension and drivetrain items, suggests components that are progressively wearing rather than any single acute defect. With 91,648 miles recorded over roughly twenty years, annual accumulation works out at around 4,582 miles, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age. This usage profile carries specific mechanical implications for a Range Rover of this generation. Low annual mileage typically means extended periods of standing, which encourages corrosion in suspension components, deterioration of rubber bushes and gaiters, and the formation of oil leaks from aged seals, all of which align precisely with the advisories seen on this record. Conversely, the modest mileage limits wear on major drivetrain components such as the engine, transmission, and four-wheel-drive system, but it does not eliminate the ageing effects on perishable items. There are no extended gaps in testing history that would imply a multi-year lay-up; the vehicle has been tested consistently at roughly annual intervals since 2019, indicating it has remained in regular use throughout that period. For a prospective buyer, the advisories on the 2025 test warrant particular physical inspection. The deteriorated dust cover on the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint should prompt a close check of the joint itself for play, as a perished cover will allow water and grit ingress and accelerate wear; a mechanic should be asked to confirm the joint is still within tolerance. The rear shock absorbers showing external casing corrosion should be examined for any signs of fluid leakage along the body of the unit, and on a test drive the vehicle should be monitored for poor damping response, excessive body roll through corners, or a harsh, unsettled ride over undulations. The rear oil leak, now noted at consecutive tests and combined with a differential leak flagged in 2024, suggests a slow but persistent seepage that should be traced to its source, as drivetrain oil loss on a permanent four-wheel-drive vehicle can lead to costly damage if left unaddressed. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or binding sensations during tight low-speed manoeuvres, which could indicate wear in the drivetrain or suspension linkages. The rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit on both sides at the 2025 test is a further area for attention, particularly as symmetrical wear on a four-wheel-drive vehicle can suggest a geometry issue or that the tyres are ageing out regardless of tread depth. Given the vehicle's low annual mileage, the tyres may well be several years old and prone to sidewall cracking even if the tread appears adequate, so the production date and overall condition should be checked. The 2019 engine management light failure is now some years behind the vehicle and has not recurred, which reduces but does not eliminate the possibility of an intermittent fault, and any warning lights illuminating during a test drive should be taken seriously. Taken together, the record points to a vehicle that has remained roadworthy at every test but is showing the cumulative effects of age and modest use, with the rear-end suspension, drivetrain oil sealing, and tyres representing the most relevant areas for a pre-purchase inspection.