1996 Land Rover Range Rover 2.5L Diesel · P202 AFE

The most recent MOT on 2025-11-27 recorded two failures: corrosion on both offside and nearside inner sills, and an inoperative Engine MIL indicating a malfunction. The corrosion is described as affecting structural rigidity but not significantly reducing it. This mirrors recurring issues seen in earlier MOTs from 2022 to 2025, where inner sill corrosion was consistently noted. The 2025 failure also introduced a new defect related to the Engine MIL, which was not previously recorded. The pattern of corrosion on the inner sills has persisted for at least four years, suggesting a long-term vulnerability in the vehicle’s body structure. While the corrosion is not classified as a critical safety risk, it indicates ongoing exposure to moisture or environmental factors. The 2025 failure highlights a new issue with the Engine MIL, which could signal unresolved engine diagnostics or a fault in the vehicle’s warning system. This suggests a potential for additional defects in electrical or engine components. The vehicle’s mileage of 219,047 miles is roughly 7,302 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 30-year-old vehicle. This average rate implies no extreme wear from high mileage, but it also means the vehicle has accumulated significant age-related degradation.