1999 Land Rover Range Rover 2.5L Diesel · V187 EHG

The vehicle currently presents a precarious roadworthiness status following a critical structural failure. While it passed its latest MOT on 11 June 2026, this followed a failure just one day prior on 10 June 2026. The primary failure point was excessive corrosion on the offside chassis and structure. This corrosion is located within 30cm of a body mounting near the driver footwell and A-post, seriously affecting its strength. This indicates a worsening trend in structural integrity that basic mechanical repairs may not fully mitigate despite the recent pass. The recorded mileage of 156,258 miles over 27 years represents a low annual average of approximately 5,787 miles per year. However, the data reveals a significant period of inactivity between the May 2021 test at 151,290 miles and the June 2026 test at 156,258 miles. This five-year gap suggests the vehicle sat stationary for long durations, which often contributes to accelerated degradation of rubber components and internal corrosion of metal surfaces. The rapid accumulation of only 5,000 miles over the last five years confirms the vehicle is not used regularly, increasing the likelihood of seized components or perished seals. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the driver-side chassis and A-post to ensure the structural corrosion has been professionally addressed rather than merely masked. The history shows a recurring pattern of steering and suspension wear, with play noted in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage and drag link end during the 2026 test. Previous reports of corroded brake pipes in 2019 and 2020 suggest that the entire braking system is vulnerable to environmental decay. Attention should also be paid to the front exhaust leak and the power steering seepage, both of which have appeared as issues in earlier records.