2017 Land Rover Range Rover 3.0L Diesel · PA65 TTY

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test on 2025-04-09 confirms it remains roadworthy, with no defects recorded over the past 14 months. This represents a stable maintenance trend, as all preceding tests—including the 2024 and 2023 cycles—also passed without failings. The absence of advisories or repeated faults suggests the vehicle has not undergone significant mechanical neglect, though the 2021-12-16 failure (just four days before its subsequent pass) is unusual and warrants closer scrutiny of the test conditions or potential undocumented repairs. The consistent pass rates imply the previous owner adhered to basic MOT requirements, though this does not guarantee hidden issues like corrosion or internal wear. The recorded mileage of 80,499 miles at nine years old aligns with typical usage patterns for this class of vehicle, averaging around 8,900 miles annually. There are no concerning gaps in the MOT history—tests occurred at roughly 12-month intervals, with no prolonged periods off-road or standing idle. The 2021 failure, occurring just before the vehicle passed again, may indicate a minor oversight or a temporary issue resolved quickly, but it does not signal a pattern of deferred maintenance. That said, the steady mileage suggests consumable components like brakes, tyres, and suspension may require closer inspection, as wear accumulates predictably over this distance. A prospective buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the suspension system, particularly the coil springs, bushes, and shock absorbers, given the vehicle’s age and mileage. The 2021 failure—though unexplained—could hint at a potential brake or steering issue, so binding calipers, uneven pad wear, or corrosion on brake discs should be checked. Structural integrity is another critical area; the chassis, sills, and wheel arches should be examined for rust penetration, especially in the UK’s corrosive climate. Finally, the exhaust system and emissions should be verified for leaks or excessive smoke, as these are common failure points in Land Rover models of this era. While the MOT record shows no red flags, these components are most likely to reveal signs of deferred maintenance.