Had my MOT today (all passed) but the inspector put an advisory of oil leak on the ticket. I got him to show me where he thought it was, and it's the bell housing covered with dirty old oil.


My mind immediately jumps to think that's it's nothing to worry about and is left over from the oil cooler (was done about 3 years ago iirc), as this is naturally where it would make its way to (and checking the forum, seems normal). The car doesn't drop any oil and there is no oil on the sub frame below it so, that says to me there is not currently a leak present, re-enforcing my view.

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Only way you will know for sure is to clean it all off, then check again after a period of time.

The oil cooler, as you say, leaks it down there, but I think the 2 pipes that need the O rings can a bit too.

Don’t know of any other common oil leak points.

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Degrease and clean it off thoroughly (remove under tray to do it properly).
Monitor.
Were the 2 O rings done too from turbo pipe? Personally I'd whip off the pollen box and have a look in the V from top to be 100% sure. As you know, loads of posts and info on here so not going to repeat. Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
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