2012 Land Rover Range Rover 2.2L Diesel · SW62 XCK

A thirteen-year-old Range Rover returning two consecutive advisory-free MOT passes (2024 and 2025), the most recent of which was at the August 2025 test, presents a reassuring structural picture against the typical backdrop for this model. The earlier 2024 and 2023 failed tests also recorded no defects, which indicates those were likely administrative or retest situations rather than mechanical non-compliances, since the failures carried no advisory or failure items. In practical terms, the public DVSA record shows a clean sheet with no advisories for corrosion, suspension components, brake lines, exhaust integrity, or steering items across the last three years of testing. While MOT data only captures what was flagged on the day, the absence of recurring advisories on components typically prone to wear on a 110,000-mile Range Rover is a positive indicator. The mileage trajectory of approximately 7,900 miles per year is broadly average for the vehicle's age, suggesting regular but not excessive use. The pattern is consistent with a car that has been driven steadily rather than left standing for prolonged periods, which is mechanically significant for a four-wheel-drive vehicle of this type, where seized brakes, perished suspension bushes, dried drivetrain seals, and stale fluids are the typical consequences of long-term storage. There are no large gaps between tests that would imply off-road status, and no sudden mileage jumps between recorded tests that would suggest clock irregularities or tow-away use. At this annual rate, consumables such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and suspension linkages should have been replaced on a natural maintenance cycle, though component wear consistent with 110,000 miles of mixed road use should still be anticipated. From a buyer standpoint, the clean MOT sheet narrows the inspection focus to wear items that commonly appear in the 100,000-mile-plus bracket for this platform but may not yet have crossed advisory thresholds. Particular attention should be paid to the front and rear air suspension components, including the air struts, compressor, and reservoir, listening for the compressor running excessively after start-up or for the vehicle sitting lower on one corner overnight. The dynamic response of the suspension, any knocking from the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar bushes, and lower wishbone bushes should be evaluated over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as these are the items most likely to be approaching replacement. Brake pedal feel should be checked for sponginess or excessive travel, which on this model can indicate wear in the brake servo or issues with the integral braking system, while a test for pulling under braking will highlight any binding calipers. Underneath the vehicle, a thorough inspection for early corrosion on the rear subframe, trailing arms, and outriggers is essential, given that the MOT record has not flagged these items but they are known susceptible areas on this generation of Range Rover. The steering should be checked for any vagueness or knocking through the front wheels when turned at low speed, as worn front hub assemblies and track rod ends can present before they appear on test. Listen for any drivetrain shunt or vibration on part-throttle acceleration, which may indicate wear in the transfer box or propshaft universal joints, both of which are service items on this mileage. Finally, confirm that all electronic terrain response modes and ride-height selections operate correctly, and that there are no warning messages present on the instrument cluster, as electrical and air suspension faults are a more common cause of dissatisfaction with this model than the mechanical items the MOT test alone covers.