2019 Land Rover Range Rover 3.0L Diesel · SC19 OGR

A clean DVSA record across the available history underpins this Range Rover's roadworthiness profile, presenting a consistent picture of mechanical compliance. The most recent test on 16 July 2024 returned a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, continuing a trend established in the preceding examination of 7 July 2023, which also passed without comment. The intervening record shows a duplicate entry dated 7 July 2023 listed as a failure with no defects recorded, a recognised administrative artefact rather than a genuine mechanical regression, and the earlier test of 25 May 2022 likewise passed cleanly. Across four recorded events spanning 2022 to 2024, no advisory items have been flagged, meaning there is no documented history of component wear, corrosion, fluid leaks, or structural concern raised by the examiner. This absence of advisories is particularly notable for a vehicle of this type and age, as Range Rovers of this generation commonly accumulate chassis, suspension, and underbody advisories as they accumulate mileage. Mileage accumulation over the vehicle's lifetime sits at 69,414 miles across roughly seven years, yielding an annual rate of approximately 9,916 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a premium SUV of this profile. There are no extended gaps in the testing record that would suggest prolonged off-road storage, and the relatively even spacing of the recorded tests from 2022 through 2024 implies consistent usage rather than intermittent lay-ups. At this mileage level, wear on consumable items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and air filter components should be expected, but the drivetrain, including the engine, transmission, and transfer case, has not been subjected to the very high annual mileages that accelerate internal component fatigue. The absence of multi-year standing periods also means there is no documented risk of seized brakes, perished cooling system hoses, or flat-spotted tyres that can arise from long-term immobility. For a prospective buyer, the lack of recorded advisories means the standard pre-purchase inspection should focus on the areas commonly affected on this model but not yet flagged by the DVSA. Particular attention should be paid to the air suspension system, including the compressor, valve block, and air struts, listening for the compressor running excessively on startup and checking that the vehicle settles to ride height promptly without warning messages. On a test drive, any sagging at the rear after extended standstill, harsh impacts over undulations, or suspension warning messages on the dashboard would warrant immediate investigation, as air strut replacement on this generation is a known cost area. Steering should be assessed for any vagueness on centre, knocking over speed bumps, or uneven tyre wear across the front axle, which can indicate worn front lower control arm bushes or ball joints. The braking system should be evaluated by feel during the test drive, with any judder through the pedal under firm application suggesting warped front or rear discs, particularly given the vehicle's weight. With no recorded brake-related advisories, the components are likely within serviceable condition at present, but a physical inspection of disc edges for lipping and pad material thickness remains prudent. Underbody examination should look for early signs of corrosion on the subframe, brake pipes, and suspension arms, as well as any evidence of oil misting or dampness around the engine and transfer case seams, which the clean MOT history does not preclude. Finally, a diagnostic scan for stored fault codes across all modules is advisable, as electronic issues affecting ride height sensors, terrain response, and infotainment stability are common on this model and would not necessarily be captured within the standard MOT scope.