2014 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Diesel · MS55 PBS

A chronic front brake wear pattern and a documented rear shock absorber failure form the mechanical backbone of this Range Rover's MOT history, even though the most recent test on 1 May 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories. The earlier records tell a more textured story: the 2021 test noted light oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber, and by 2 March 2022 that deterioration had progressed sufficiently to be classified as a Major failure item, indicating a serious fluid leak from the same component. Five days later on 7 March 2022 the vehicle passed, but from that point forward the advisories have centred on the front brake discs and pads, which were flagged as worn, pitted, scored or thin across three consecutive annual examinations in 2022 and 2023. The fact that no brake-related advisories appear on the 2024, 2025 or 2026 tests suggests remedial work has been carried out on the front braking system in the intervening period, and the clean 2026 outcome is consistent with a vehicle whose wear items are now either resolved or not yet at advisory threshold. The recorded 90,612 miles against a 2014 registration equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 7,551 miles, which sits comfortably within the expected band for a twelve-year-old premium SUV of this type. There are no conspicuous gaps in the annual testing record, with continuous MOT entries from 2020 through 2026, indicating the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for extended periods. A standing vehicle with air suspension, electronic modules and complex driveline components is at greater risk of seized callipers, perished bushes and 12V battery degradation, so this continuity of use is a mechanically favourable trait. The mileage progression between tests is steady rather than abrupt, suggesting no major towing, commercial use or extended motorway mileage bursts that would unduly accelerate wear on the braking system, suspension bushes or transmission components. For a prospective buyer, the front brake discs and pads warrant direct physical scrutiny despite their absence from recent advisories. On a test drive, listen for any binding or grabbing sensation when releasing the brake pedal, check for a hot smell from the front wheels after a firm stop, and inspect the disc faces for an obvious lip or blueing at the outer edge, which would indicate either renewed wear or insufficient refurbishment of the components previously flagged as pitted and scored. The offside rear shock absorber area, where the 2022 Major failure originated, should be examined closely for fresh oil residue, misting of the coil spring or any uneven ride height at the rear, as air suspension-equipped Range Rovers of this era can mask damper deterioration through compensating reservoir pressure. It is also worth pressing down firmly on each corner and listening for clonks from the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar drop links and upper wishbone bushes, as these are known wear items on this platform and were not specifically flagged but would be expected to attract attention as mileage accumulates. Beyond the braking and suspension items already mentioned, the recurring windscreen damage note appearing as a Minor defect on four consecutive tests between 2022 and 2025 suggests an ongoing stone-chip accumulation on the driver's side glass, and a close look at the area directly in the driver's line of sight is worthwhile to confirm the damage remains cosmetic rather than obstructive. The single front tyre advisory from May 2025 for outer-edge wear on a Pirelli 275/45/21 indicates a tracking or camber issue that may still be present, so a check of even shoulder wear across all four tyres and a four-wheel alignment measurement would be prudent before purchase. Finally, given the age and complexity of this vehicle, a diagnostic scan for any stored fault codes in the air suspension, transfer box, electronic parking brake and infotainment modules is strongly advised, as MOT testing does not cover the vast majority of electronic systems on a Range Rover of this generation.