2013 Land Rover Range Rover 2.2L Diesel · SAY 6D

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 13 November 2025 at 108,535 miles, but the result was a fail on the same day due to a windscreen washer fluid deficiency, with all other defects carried over from the prior test. The core mechanical issues—severely deteriorated CV boot, worn front brake discs, tyres at legal limit, play in the steering rack, and a parking brake barely meeting minimum efficiency—remain unresolved and indicate a pattern of deferred maintenance rather than improvement. This is not a stable condition; the same critical faults have persisted across multiple tests since at least September 2023. The recorded mileage of 108,535 miles over 13 years equates to an average of 8,349 miles annually, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. However, the gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows no mileage increase, suggesting the vehicle may have been stationary for much of the past year. The jump from 94,018 miles in September 2023 to 99,399 miles in November 2024 represents a 5,381-mile increase in just 14 months, indicating a period of heavier use before the vehicle was parked. This irregular usage pattern raises concerns about fluid degradation, seized components, and tyre dry rot from prolonged inactivity. A buyer must inspect the offside inner CV joint boot immediately—it is severely cracked and will soon leak grease and admit contaminants, risking catastrophic drive shaft failure. The front brake discs are visibly pitted and worn, and the tyres are at the legal limit with uneven edge wear, suggesting misalignment or worn suspension components. The steering rack play and marginal parking brake efficiency point to unaddressed wear in the front suspension and rear brake mechanism. The rear subframe corrosion noted in both 2023 tests remains a structural concern; it should be probed for hidden rust penetration around the mounting points. The repeated tyre wear and brake issues suggest the vehicle has been driven with minimal servicing, and the lack of recent maintenance activity since late 2024 increases the risk of hidden deterioration in fluids, seals, and bearings.