2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2.0L Diesel · PJ18 LLE

The 2018 Range Rover Velar passed its most recent MOT on 5 June 2026 at 63,061 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance trend that is neither stable nor fully resolving. Three advisories carried forward from earlier tests, indicating the previous owner tolerated known defects rather than correcting them. The nearside front outer CV joint boot has been flagged as severely deteriorated in three consecutive tests, from May 2024 through June 2026, progressing from a small cut near the outer clip to a severely deteriorated condition with no remedial action taken. The offside front shock absorber has shown a light oil misting in two successive tests, June 2024 and June 2026, suggesting a slow but persistent fluid loss that will eventually compromise damping performance. The offside rear tyre was worn close to the legal limit on the most recent test, adding a consumable wear item to the list of outstanding concerns. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. The vehicle covered roughly 9,000 miles between May 2023 and May 2024, then slowed to approximately 6,000 miles between May 2024 and June 2026. The gap between the June 2024 test at 41,992 miles and the June 2026 test at 63,061 miles spans nearly two full years and 21,069 miles, which is plausible but worth verifying against service records. The earlier tests in 2024 were unusually close together, a failed test on 30 May at 41,946 miles followed by a pass on 21 June at 41,992 miles, suggesting the owner addressed the brake hose corrosion and oil leaks promptly on that occasion. No other gaps or anomalies stand out. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and drivetrain. The recurring CV joint boot deterioration on the nearside front means the joint itself may have been operating with compromised lubrication for over two years, raising the risk of premature joint failure and costly replacement. The offside front shock absorber misting warrants a close check for wetness around the seal and a bounce test to confirm damping is still within acceptable limits. The corroded rear brake hose ferrules flagged in the May 2024 failure were addressed, but the rear braking system should still be inspected for any residual corrosion or hose deterioration, particularly given the vehicle's age. Tyre condition across all four corners has been a recurring advisory, with sidewall cracking and edge wear appearing repeatedly, suggesting either a tyre quality issue or possible alignment and suspension geometry concerns that have not been resolved.