2013 Land Rover Range Rover 2.2L Diesel · T1 JAW

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend regarding critical braking components. While it passed the latest test in February 2026 at 74,837 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior. That failure revealed that all four brake discs were seriously weakened, necessitating immediate replacement alongside a structural failure in the nearside rear tyre. The transition from pitted and scored discs in previous years to seriously weakened units suggests a reactive maintenance approach where components are only addressed once they reach terminal failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,757 miles per year. There is a recorded gap of over 6,000 miles between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 6,400-mile interval leading to the most recent test. This low usage frequency often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber-based components and surface corrosion. The presence of persistent pitting and scoring on brake discs despite low mileage indicates the vehicle likely sits for long periods, allowing moisture to attack the metal surfaces. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the tester flagged worn suspension arm pins and bushes on both the nearside and offside front in February 2026. These issues did not cause a failure but indicate the beginning of the end of the life for the suspension hardware. Given the history of weakened brake discs, the buyer should also verify that the calipers are not seizing and that the new discs recently fitted are of high quality. The recurring defective fog lamp lens remains a minor cosmetic defect but reflects a lack of attention to detail in previous service intervals.