2013 Land Rover Range Rover 2.2L Diesel · PJ63 ADX

This Range Rover presents a clean MOT history with no recorded defects across its three most recent tests, including the latest in September 2025 at 126,052 miles. The absence of advisories or failures suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard in critical areas—structural integrity, brakes, suspension, and emissions—over the past year. The only irregularity lies in the duplicate entries for both 2024 and 2025, where the same test date and mileage appear once as a pass and once as a fail without defects. This is likely an administrative error rather than a mechanical issue, as no faults were actually recorded. The trend is stable, with no signs of worsening problems, but the buyer should verify whether the vehicle was ever physically inspected for defects despite the clean MOT slips. The mileage accumulation of roughly 9,700 miles per year aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, indicating neither excessive wear nor prolonged neglect. Between September 2023 (115,469 miles) and September 2025 (126,052 miles), the Range Rover covered approximately 10,583 miles over two years, a pace that suggests regular but not aggressive driving. The lack of rapid mileage spikes or prolonged gaps implies consistent, if not particularly demanding, service intervals. However, the absence of any recorded advisories—even for routine consumables like tyres or wiper blades—raises a question mark. Most vehicles of this age and mileage would typically show at least minor wear items on an MOT, so the buyer should treat this as a red flag for potential underreporting or selective maintenance. Given the clean MOT record, the buyer’s primary focus should be on components not routinely checked during a test but critical for long-term reliability. The suspension—particularly the coil springs, anti-roll bars, and bushings—should be scrutinised for wear or leaks, as off-road use can accelerate deterioration. Brakes, despite no MOT faults, warrant a closer look: inspect for uneven wear on discs or pads, as well as binding or excessive play in the calipers, especially given the vehicle’s weight and potential for hard braking. Structural corrosion, common in older Range Rovers, should be checked beneath the sills, wheel arches, and around the wheel wells, as surface rust can hide deeper structural compromise. Finally, while the MOT history shows no emissions-related failures, a pre-purchase inspection should verify the condition of the DPF (if fitted) and exhaust system for leaks or blockages, as these can develop silently. The absence of recorded faults does not eliminate the need for a thorough pre-purchase inspection. The buyer should prioritise a professional assessment of the suspension, brake system, and structural integrity, as these areas are less likely to be caught by a basic MOT but can lead to costly repairs if neglected. The vehicle’s age and mileage suggest it has been driven responsibly, but the clean MOT history alone is insufficient to guarantee its long-term reliability.