2006 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · SO55 AAU

The vehicle remains roadworthy as of the most recent MOT on 19 November 2024, where it passed despite a series of corrosion advisories and wear items. The pattern across the five recorded tests shows a stable condition: earlier failures for an excessively worn anti‑roll‑bar ball joint were remedied, and subsequent examinations have recorded only slight play or minor corrosion that does not compromise structural rigidity. Mileage has risen from 119,939 mi at the 12 October 2021 test to 133,943 mi at the 19 November 2024 test, an average of roughly 6,500 mi per year, which aligns with typical use for a twenty‑year‑old Range Rover. Increments between tests are consistent – about 4,700 mi between October 2021 and October 2022, 2,800 mi to October 2023, and 6,500 mi to November 2024 – indicating no periods of unusually rapid accumulation or prolonged inactivity. A prospective buyer should verify the condition of the front anti‑roll‑bar linkage, confirming that the ball joint now operates without excess wear. Inspection of the under‑sealed sub‑frames, seat‑belt anchorage sills, and rear suspension arms for any progression of corrosion beyond the noted non‑structural areas is essential. Brake hoses and pads merit close examination; the hoses have shown recurring ferrule corrosion and the pads have been flagged as thin on each test, so replacement history should be confirmed. Finally, locate the oil leak noted in 2022 and ensure the source has been repaired, as any persistent leakage could affect engine health.