2008 Land Rover Range Rover 3.6L Diesel · YM08 LXY

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of structural degradation. While it passed its most recent test on March 21 2026 at 143,050 miles, this followed a significant failure just one week prior. The tester identified critical structural issues including corroded subframes and reduced strength in the seat belt anchorages on the rear inner sills. Although these faults appear to have been rectified, the transition from light corrosion to significant structural failure suggests that the chassis is reaching a terminal stage of advanced oxidation. At 143,050 miles over 18 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 8,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for an SUV of this age. The data shows a recent burst of activity between February 2025 and March 2026, with over 5,700 miles covered in just thirteen months. This recent mileage accumulation, combined with the structural failures noted in March, indicates the vehicle is currently being used regularly, which accelerates the progression of the existing rust issues on an aging Range Rover chassis. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody and all suspension mounting points. The MOT record consistently flags corrosion on load-bearing points and suspension components since at least 2025, and the 2026 failure regarding the subframe rigidity indicates that the rust has moved beyond surface level. The braking system also requires attention, as records show imbalanced brakes in early 2025 and a handbrake that only barely met requirements recently. Given the history of structural weakness in sills and subframes, the long-term integrity of the vehicle remains a primary risk.