2018 Land Rover Range Rover 3.0L Diesel · M3 EHL

The most recent MOT, conducted on 26 February 2026 at 88,666 miles, resulted in a pass, but the advisory notices reveal a vehicle requiring prompt mechanical attention. The maintenance trend is currently stable yet worsening at the margins, with multiple wear and deterioration items flagged simultaneously. The tester identified a severely deteriorated offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover on the bottom rear arm, which exposes the joint to contamination and accelerated wear. Both front brake discs were recorded as worn, pitted, or scored, and the offside rear brake pads are wearing thin, indicating braking components are approaching service limits. A minor exhaust gas leak was also noted alongside a broken exhaust clamp, compromising exhaust integrity. The vehicle has covered approximately 11,000 miles per year since registration, which is typical for a Range Rover of this age and does not suggest excessive use or prolonged standing. Mileage accumulation has been steady and progressive, rising from 45,900 miles in February 2023 to 59,608 miles in February 2024, then to 72,032 miles in March 2025, and finally to 88,666 miles in February 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the testing history itself is consistent, with annual or near-annual tests recorded across the vehicle's life. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and braking systems. The deteriorated ball joint dust cover on the offside front bottom rear arm warrants close examination of the joint itself for play or knocking, as failure here can affect steering precision. The pitted front brake discs and thinning offside rear pads suggest the braking system is due for renewal, and the buyer should check for uneven disc scoring and caliper operation. The broken exhaust clamp and minor gas leak point to a potential exhaust system vulnerability, so a thorough underside inspection for corrosion, gas leaks, and mounting integrity is advisable. The February 2024 failure for a cut nearside front tyre and worn tread edges on both fronts also suggests the vehicle may have been driven with neglected tyre condition, so checking for alignment issues and uneven suspension wear would be prudent.