2014 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Diesel · S8 KBF

A pattern of brake and tyre wear advisories, with one outright failure, defines the mechanical picture of this twelve-year-old Range Rover. The most recent test on 29 September 2025 recorded a pass but flagged all four tyres as worn close to the legal limit or worn on edge, an indication that a complete tyre replacement is overdue regardless of tread depth remaining. The year before, in October 2024, the vehicle failed on the same day it passed (a common sequence when defects identified at the first attempt are rectified before the re-test) with advisories for all four brake discs showing pitting or scoring, alongside two rear tyres at the legal limit. This recurring focus on the braking and rolling stock demonstrates that consumables are being replaced reactively rather than proactively, and any buyer should anticipate the discs and pads requiring attention in the near term. Notably absent from the record are any advisories relating to corrosion, suspension components, structural integrity, or drivetrain faults, which for a vehicle of this age and marque is a more reassuring aspect of the file. Recorded mileage stands at 80,805 miles over twelve years, equating to an annual accumulation of roughly 6,734 miles, broadly in line with typical usage for a luxury SUV of this vintage. There are no obvious gaps in the testing history that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the mileage progression between tests appears consistent rather than indicating any sudden spikes that could suggest tow-bar towing, heavy commercial-style use, or odometer inconsistency. This relatively steady accumulation implies regular but moderate use, which is generally favourable for component longevity; engine, transmission, and four-wheel-drive components will have been kept in working order rather than suffering from extended standing periods. Nevertheless, even moderate annual mileage on a heavy vehicle of this class will produce ongoing wear on suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, air springs (where fitted), and wheel bearings, none of which are captured by the MOT record itself. Given the repeated brake disc and pad advisories, a prospective buyer should plan for a full brake overhaul including all four discs and pads, and budget accordingly, as the pitting noted on the front and rear discs will only have progressed since the 2024 advisories. On a test drive, listen for any binding caliper symptoms such as the vehicle pulling to one side under light braking, a hot wheel or burning smell after a stop, or a brake pedal that feels spongy or requires excessive travel; any of these would suggest seized caliper pistons or master cylinder issues that have not yet manifested in the MOT record. Inspect the brake pipes physically, particularly those at the rear near the axle and underbody, where the 2022 advisories noted corrosion covered in grease or other material; surface corrosion can mask deeper section loss, and a torch and mirror check at the unions and bends is worthwhile. The tyre wear pattern flagged in 2025 is worth scrutinising further, as all four corners wearing close to the legal limit on the same vehicle at the same test could indicate either simply end-of-life tyres replaced together, or an underlying geometry issue such as misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or worn drop links producing uneven camber or toe. On the road, pay attention to steering behaviour: any wander, pulling to one side, or vibration through the steering wheel at speed would warrant a four-wheel alignment check and a closer inspection of the front suspension arms and bushes. Inspect all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear or feathering on the tread blocks, as inner-edge wear in particular often points to worn suspension components rather than simply tyre age. Finally, conduct a thorough underbody examination or have one carried out, checking the rear brake pipe runs, subframe mounting points, and exhaust hangers for the kind of corrosion that affects Range Rovers of this generation but which has not yet reached advisory level on the MOT file.