2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2.0L Diesel · M9 KXE

This Range Rover Velar presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT on 2 April 2026 at 94,666 miles passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. That is a strong result for a nearly eight-year-old luxury SUV. Looking back through the full record, every single test since October 2022 has been a straight pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable and consistently clean, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in good mechanical order with no recurring faults. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for its age. Between the October 2022 test at 59,268 miles and the April 2026 test at 94,666 miles, the car covered roughly 35,400 miles across three and a half years, averaging around 10,100 miles annually. The annual increments between tests range from approximately 7,000 to 14,400 miles, which is a normal spread for a vehicle used for regular commuting and longer journeys. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer that would raise concerns about clocking or prolonged standing. Despite the flawless MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The Velar's air suspension system is a known weak point across the model range, and even without a flagged MOT defect, struts and air springs can develop slow leaks or compressor wear at this mileage. The underside should be checked carefully for corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and suspension mounting points, particularly if the vehicle has spent time in areas with heavy road salt use. Brake discs and pads should be measured for remaining thickness, as heavy SUVs with regenerative braking systems can sometimes develop uneven disc wear that does not always trigger an MOT advisory. Tyre condition and alignment deserve close attention too. The Velar runs large, expensive tyres that can wear unevenly if tracking or suspension geometry has drifted. A test drive should reveal any pulling, vague steering, or suspension knocks that indicate worn bushes or drop links. The clean MOT history is genuinely encouraging, but it only confirms the vehicle met minimum legal standards on the days it was tested. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician remains the best way to verify long-term structural and mechanical integrity before committing.