2012 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Diesel · OV12 EUF

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred repairs regarding drivetrain and suspension. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 148,834 miles passed, it flagged the nearside front drive shaft CV boot as severely deteriorated. This is a repeat issue from the July 2024 test at 145,963 miles, indicating that the previous owner opted to monitor a failing component rather than replacing it promptly. At 148,834 miles over 14 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 10,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for a luxury SUV of this age. There is a significant gap in the records between December 2021 and May 2023, during which the vehicle covered roughly 6,000 miles. The consistent accumulation suggests regular use but the high mileage puts significant strain on the rubber components and bushings that are now nearing the end of their service life, as is common for the Range Rover chassis. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry and subframe integrity. The May 2023 failure highlighted excessively worn bushes in both the front and rear subframes, which were merely noted as worn but not yet failing by July 2023. This suggests a progressive degradation of the suspension system that will affect handling and cause premature wear. Furthermore, the slight play in the prop shaft bearing noted in 2024 and the oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber indicate that the drivetrain and damping systems are beginning to show signs of high-mileage fatigue.