2021 Land Rover Range Rover Autobio D Mhev A 3.0L Diesel · OO59 JCB

The vehicle presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 17 September 2025, recording a straight pass with zero defects at 29,034 miles. That is a marked improvement over the failed test just weeks earlier on 20 September 2024, where the tester flagged a fractured bead on the nearside front inner wheel and sidewall damage on both front tyres. The trend is clearly resolving. All identified defects were rectified before the October 2024 retest, and the subsequent 2025 test confirms no further deterioration. Maintenance attention appears reactive but effective. The mileage profile tells an unusual story. Between the failed test on 20 September 2024 at 22,070 miles and the pass on 2 October 2024 at 22,099 miles, only 29 miles were covered, consistent with a repair and retest cycle. From that October 2024 pass to the September 2025 test, the odometer jumped from 22,099 to 29,034 miles, adding 6,935 miles in roughly eleven months. That is a significant acceleration compared to the prior annual average of around 5,800 miles. The vehicle may have been standing or lightly used initially before entering a period of heavier service. The fractured wheel bead is the most technically noteworthy defect in the record. A bead fracture on an inner wheel rim is not a simple puncture. It suggests impact damage, possibly from a pothole or kerb strike, and raises questions about whether the wheel was properly inspected for cracks or replaced outright. Buyers should physically inspect all four wheels for signs of welding repairs, hairline cracks near the bead seat, or uneven tyre wear that could indicate lingering alignment issues from the original impact. The sidewall damage to both front tyres was flagged as slight, but sidewall compromise on a vehicle of this weight and power demands scrutiny. Check both front tyres for bulges, cuts, or perishing, and confirm whether they were replaced as a pair. Beyond the flagged items, the clean 2025 pass is reassuring but not a substitute for a thorough inspection. The Range Rover's air suspension, complex braking systems, and four-wheel-drive components are expensive to repair and rarely fail without warning signs. Listen for compressor run-on at startup, check for uneven ride height after a cold start, and inspect the underside for corrosion on subframes and suspension mounting points. The low overall mileage is a positive indicator, but a vehicle that spends long periods stationary can develop its own problems, including brake caliper seizure, perished rubber bushes, and fuel system condensation. A pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with this platform remains strongly advisable.