2022 Land Rover Range Rover Autobio Phev Auto 3.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · P11 KBF

The mechanical story of this Range Rover Autobiography PHEV is defined by an acute and dangerous brake wear episode at its most recent inspection, rather than any chronic pattern across multiple years. On 24 November 2025 the vehicle was presented for test and immediately failed on a Dangerous defect, with the rear brake pads recorded at less than 1.5 mm thick, placing the braking system below the minimum legal performance threshold. The very next day, 25 November 2025, the same vehicle was re-presented and passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the rear brake pads were replaced between the two tests. An advisory at the failure noted the front brake pads were wearing thin, suggesting that pad wear across both axles was progressing in unison, while a minor notice recorded a small damage to the offside front lower windscreen that did not affect the driver's view. With only two MOT entries on file covering the 2025 test cycle, the record is too short to establish a long-term trend, but it clearly flags the braking system as the primary area of mechanical attention. The recorded mileage of 67,886 miles on a four-year-old vehicle equates to roughly 16,972 miles per year, which is a notably high accumulation rate for a luxury plug-in hybrid of this class. Such mileage is more typical of a vehicle used for substantial mixed motorway and urban duty rather than the lower mileages often associated with premium SUVs that spend time on charge. For a heavy vehicle of this type, higher annual mileage brings forward wear on consumables such as brake pads and discs, tyres, suspension bushes and anti-roll bar links, and places greater load on the hybrid drivetrain, the regenerative braking system and the conventional friction brakes. There are no multi-year gaps in testing history to suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the rapid mileage accumulation means any underlying wear is likely to be progressing actively rather than being masked by low use. A prospective buyer should approach this vehicle with a clear focus on the braking system, given that both axles were flagged for pad wear in a single test cycle. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or scraping noise from the front or rear calipers, particularly at low speed, which would indicate that pads have again worn close to the backing plate or that the discs are scored. Feel for any vibration or judder through the brake pedal under firm application, which can suggest warped discs, particularly on the rear axle where pad material was critically low. Check that the vehicle pulls up in a straight line without any lateral pull, as binding rear calipers are a known concern on high-mileage Land Rover products and would be consistent with uneven pad wear. Beyond the brakes, the high annual mileage warrants close attention to the suspension and underbody, areas which often show wear before they show as MOT advisories. With the vehicle on level ground, push each corner and listen for clonks, knocks or creaks from the front and rear suspension, paying particular attention to the upper and lower wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links and the air suspension struts if fitted. Inspect the underside for any signs of component corrosion, paying close regard to the subframe mounting points, brake pipes and the rear differential area. Finally, verify the operation of the PHEV system by ensuring the vehicle transitions smoothly between electric and combustion propulsion, that the instrument cluster displays a healthy state of charge and that there are no warning lights relating to the hybrid powertrain, as plug-in hybrid components can carry significant rectification costs outside of the MOT inspection scope.