2011 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Diesel · OY11 WDZ

A pattern of structural and drivetrain wear is the defining feature of this Range Rover's MOT history, with the most recent test on 28 January 2026 recording two advisories for worn rear suspension arm pins or bushes alongside minor defects for both front outer CV boots deteriorating to a severe degree. The trajectory has clearly worsened since the clean passes of 2020 and 2021, and the failed attempt of 27 January 2025 exposed two major defects on the nearside and offside front outer drive shaft CV boots, which had torn to the point of no longer preventing the ingress of dirt, accompanied by a headlamp aim defect that was rectified before the subsequent pass four days later. Across the recorded tests there is a consistent thread of rear suspension arm wear, with advisories recurring on multiple arms from 2022 onwards and culminating in the 2025 advisories covering all rear arms and the subframe mounting prescribed area. Structural advisories on the inner sills around the jacking points and the fitment of manufacturer undertrays further complicate a full visual inspection of the underbody. Against a fifteen-year lifespan the recorded mileage of 138,441 miles equates to roughly 9,229 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The test history shows reasonably consistent annual checks from 2019 through 2026, with no prolonged periods off the road, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular service rather than suffering the corrosion acceleration that often accompanies long lay-ups. However, the cumulative mileage on a heavy SUV of this type, combined with Land Rover's known susceptibility to air suspension, driveline, and underbody corrosion, places meaningful mechanical demand on consumables and structural components at this stage of life. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the rear suspension, as advisories have appeared across multiple arms and both pin or bush wear and arm corrosion have been flagged independently in 2025. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the rear over uneven surfaces, particularly when traversing speed bumps or potholes, and feel for any vagueness or wandering at the rear end under load. Inspect the inner sill areas around the jacking points and the subframe mounting zones for advanced corrosion, noting that the 2025 advisories suggest surface corrosion which may have progressed since. Both front outer CV boots were flagged as severely deteriorated in January 2026, so listen for clicking or knocking under sharp steering at low speed and inspect the boots themselves for fresh grease loss or splitting beyond what was recorded at test. The 2019 advisory for an oil leak, although not flagged as excessive, warrants checking the engine and gearbox sumps, transfer box, and surrounding components for fresh seepage, as oil contamination can accelerate the deterioration of rubber mounts and bushes on a vehicle of this mileage. The offside rear tyre advisory from 2019 for edge wear should prompt a check of the current wheel alignment, as uneven rear tyre wear often points to worn trailing arm bushes or a weakening rear subframe mounting, both of which feature in the more recent advisories. Finally, confirm whether the front fog lamps noted as inoperative in 2025 have been rectified, and budget for replacement front drive shafts if the CV boots have deteriorated further since the last test, as compromised boots lead rapidly to joint failure once contamination ingress occurs.