2014 Land Rover Range Rover 3.0L Diesel · W4 ELM

The vehicle most recently passed its DVSA MOT test on 27 August 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded, continuing a clear pattern of clean passes through 2024 and 2025 as well. The only failure in the recorded history occurred on 18 September 2023 due to a Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicating a fault, but the vehicle was presented for a retest the same day and passed without further defects, suggesting the issue was rectified promptly and has not recurred in the two subsequent annual tests. The three advisories logged on 5 September 2022 related to nearside front, nearside rear, and offside rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, which is a common finding on a heavy SUV of this type and has not reappeared in subsequent tests, implying the tyres were replaced at that point. Overall, the maintenance trend appears stable and well managed, with no recurring mechanical defects and no advisories in the three most recent examinations. With a recorded mileage of 51,814 miles over approximately twelve years, this Range Rover is achieving around 4,300 miles per year, which is notably low for a vehicle of its age and segment. Such low annual mileage typically indicates either light private use, periods of standing, or a combination of both. While low mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain components such as the engine, gearbox, and propshaft, it can introduce its own set of age-related concerns, particularly where vehicles have been left unused for extended intervals. There is no evidence in the MOT history of rapid mileage accumulation between tests, with the gaps between annual examinations being consistent with the low-use profile. Given the low annual mileage and the vehicle's twelve-year age, a prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on time-related degradation rather than purely wear-based concerns. Tyres fitted to a vehicle of this age and standing should be carefully examined for sidewall perishing or cracking, even if the tread depth remains adequate, as rubber compounds deteriorate with age and exposure regardless of mileage. The 12-volt battery should be load-tested, as prolonged standing and infrequent use commonly lead to sulphation and reduced capacity, and any signs of slow cranking or warning lights retaining residual memory should be investigated. Brake discs and calipers are particularly susceptible to standing corrosion on low-use vehicles, so the buyer should check for any signs of binding calipers, surface rust on the discs, uneven pad wear, or juddering under braking during a test drive, and should verify whether the brake fluid has been changed in line with the manufacturer's typically biennial service schedule regardless of the odometer reading. Further age-appropriate checks should include a thorough inspection underneath the vehicle for fluid leaks from the engine, transfer box, differentials, and air suspension components, all of which are known wear points on this model and can deteriorate through age and standing rather than mileage. The air suspension system in particular should be observed operating through its full height range, listening for compressor overrun or any failure to level, as these systems are time-sensitive rather than mileage-sensitive. Coolant and transmission fluid condition should be verified by service records, as both degrade over calendar years and may require replacement irrespective of the relatively low odometer reading. Finally, ensuring that the vehicle has a complete and stamped main dealer or specialist service history will be critical to confirming that time-based servicing items such as the timing chain inspection, spark plugs, filters, and fluids have been attended to at the correct intervals, giving confidence that this low-mileage example has been properly maintained rather than simply left standing.