2013 Land Rover Range Rover 2.2L Diesel · T11 AAM

Corrosion is the defining theme of this Range Rover's recent history, and it is a trend that is worsening rather than stabilising. The July 2025 test cycle flagged both the front and rear subframes as corroded, albeit not seriously weakened, alongside a corroded fuel tank cover, and the 2023 test had already noted corroded suspension components. That 2025 test was initially recorded as a failure before a pass was issued the following day, suggesting a defect was rectified between the two examinations. The latest test in April 2026 passed with a new advisory for worn trailing arm bushes on both sides of the rear suspension, which indicates the wear items underneath the vehicle are now accumulating. Earlier history includes a 2022 failure for an illuminated supplementary restraint system warning lamp, resolved for the retest, and repeated advisories in 2023 and 2024 for worn, pitted or scored brake discs and pads wearing thin. At 138,552 miles over roughly thirteen years, the vehicle has averaged around 10,700 miles per year, which is typical usage for its age rather than unusually light or heavy. Testing has been consistent on an annual cycle with no significant gaps, so there is no evidence of extended periods off the road. This steady accumulation means the brake, suspension and structural wear recorded in the advisories is consistent with normal ageing and mileage on a heavy vehicle of this type, rather than the product of neglect or abnormal use. The pattern of consumable wear, tyres worn to 3mm in 2022 and rear tyres worn close to the legal limit on their edges in 2025, fits a vehicle covering regular mileage, though the edge wear specifically can point towards rear alignment or suspension geometry issues worth investigating given the trailing arm bush advisory that followed. For a prospective buyer, the subframe corrosion is the priority inspection item. Both front and rear subframes have now been flagged as corroded in consecutive years, and on a vehicle of this weight and age that condition rarely improves on its own. Have the vehicle put on a ramp and inspect the subframes, suspension mounting points and fuel tank cover closely for flaking, scaling or perforation, and establish whether any protective treatment or welding has been carried out since the advisories were issued. The distinction between corroded and seriously weakened can narrow quickly, so a specialist assessment of structural integrity is strongly advisable before purchase. On the test drive, pay attention to the rear suspension given the worn trailing arm bushes on both sides: listen for clonks or knocks over bumps and when accelerating or braking, and note any vagueness, wandering or uneven tyre contact feel from the rear of the car. Check the rear tyres for the edge wear pattern recorded in 2025, as fresh uneven wear would suggest the geometry or bush issue remains unresolved. Test the brakes from speed for pedal judder or pulsing, which would indicate the previously noted pitted or scored discs have not been replaced, and confirm the brake pads now have adequate material. Finally, verify that the SRS warning lamp illuminates and extinguishes correctly at start-up, given the 2022 failure for that fault, and check that no warning lights remain on the dashboard after the engine is running.