2025 Land Rover Range Rover Autobio Mhev Auto Petrol · RAS 111

A 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography MHEV will not be subject to its first compulsory MOT test until it is three years old, which under current UK testing rules means no DVSA roadworthiness examination is required until 2028. Because of this, there is no MOT history on file for the vehicle, and any prospective buyer is therefore evaluating the car entirely on its current physical and mechanical state rather than on a record of past inspections. This is standard for nearly new Land Rover products, but it does mean there is no independent DVSA data to confirm the integrity of the braking system, emissions, suspension, or corrosion condition, all of which are areas worth particular scrutiny on a Range Rover of this generation. The absence of an MOT record is simply a function of the vehicle's age and should not be treated as evidence of either sound condition or neglect. No mileage readings are recorded against this vehicle in the supplied data, which prevents any meaningful assessment of usage patterns, annual mileage accumulation, or evidence of long-term storage. The current date of September 2026 places the car roughly eighteen months into its life, so even a modest annual mileage would be consistent with typical Range Rover usage, but without the figures any judgement about wear rate, engine hours, or component stress is purely speculative. If a buyer is able to obtain a current odometer reading, it would be worth comparing it against the stated delivery mileage and any service records to establish whether the vehicle has covered a typical urban and motorway mix or has been used predominantly for short journeys, which would place different demands on the mild-hybrid electrical system, the diesel particulate filter, and the 12V battery. Given the lack of MOT history, the buyer inspection must be carried out directly and thoroughly. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the upper and lower wishbones, the anti-roll bar drop arms, and the air suspension compressor, as these are known wear areas on the current Range Rover platform and any air suspension fault will typically present as the vehicle sagging overnight or the compressor running excessively after start-up. Check the brake pedal for any sponginess or excessive travel, as flexible brake hoses on these vehicles can swell under pressure, and feel for any vibration or judder through the steering wheel under braking, which would indicate disc warping. Inspect the underside for any signs of oil seepage from the engine, transfer box, or rear differential, and examine the brake pipes, fuel lines, and the aluminium subframes for any signs of white oxidation or bubbling paintwork, as Land Rover subframes are particularly susceptible to galvanic corrosion. Finally, a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a Land Rover specialist or an independent garage familiar with the MLA platform is strongly advised before committing to purchase. The mild-hybrid system, including the 48V belt-driven starter generator, the lithium-ion auxiliary battery, and the associated wiring under the bonnet, should be checked for fault codes using a JLR-compatible diagnostic tool, as electrical issues are among the more common complaints on recent Range Rovers and would not be visible on a standard road test. Confirm that all recent software updates have been applied, verify the full service history including the use of the correct oil specification for the Ingenium straight six or V8 engine fitted, and ensure that the vehicle's bodywork, door frames, and tailgate aperture are free from any evidence of accident repair, as structural corrosion on these vehicles, while rare in the first few years, can begin at the wheel arches and under the sills.