2012 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Diesel · MV12 BCU

A history of intermittent suspension wear and fluid leaks defines the mechanical record of this vehicle, despite a clean pass on 24 August 2026. The record indicates a period of instability in 2020 involving front suspension failures, followed by a series of clean tests until 2025, when advisories for rear brake disc wear and an oil leak reappeared. This suggests that while the vehicle currently meets roadworthiness standards, certain components have shown a tendency to degrade. The recorded mileage of 91,418 miles over a fourteen year period reflects a typical usage pattern of approximately 6,530 miles per year. This moderate annual accumulation indicates that the drivetrain and chassis have been subjected to regular use, avoiding the deterioration often seen in vehicles that remain stationary for long periods, while also avoiding the accelerated wear on consumables associated with high-mileage examples. Attention should be paid to the front suspension and rear braking system during a physical inspection. Given the 2020 failure of an offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and subsequent advisories for worn bushes, a test drive should focus on listening for knocks or clunks when traversing uneven surfaces or during low-speed steering manoeuvres. The 2025 advisory regarding worn rear brake discs warrants a check for pedal judder or vibrations under braking, which can indicate surface irregularities. The reported rear oil leak from the September 2025 test requires a visual inspection of the rear underbody and differential area for any fresh residue or seepage. Additionally, the nearside front tyre was previously flagged as being worn close to the legal limit; verify that this has been replaced and inspect the tread for uneven wear, which could point to lingering alignment issues stemming from the previously recorded suspension wear.