My six year old Suzuki Jimny, which is unprotected from new, does not have that amount of rust. It does rather point towards salt corrosion (sea air or driven through salt water by a previous owner). However, in my opinion, even with salt, this degree of corrosion could only take place so quickly if the underside components were unprotected against rust by LR. Gone - 2008 TDV8, Stornoway Grey, ebony, zabrano trim, TV, Tasmods, mudflaps.

Update

Curiously, my dealer called me yesterday. They are going to take the car for 2 days. Clean the underside at one contractor, then to another for a waxoyl treatment...

I'm not really sure what the point of this is?
Any ideas?

Maybe protects the steering gear from further corrosion? 2022 P440e AB

No point doing this if they don't replace any parts that are rust damaged... surface rust is one thing, but if the chassis's about to break in half, the fact that it's nice and clear and has been oiled isn't going to be any solace. 

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