2016 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Diesel · 13 BE

A recurring pattern of front suspension and drivetrain component wear defines the roadworthiness history of this Range Rover, with the front ball joint dust cover and the nearside front CV/propshaft constant velocity boot flagged across multiple test cycles. The most recent MOT on 11 November 2025 was a pass with no defects, but this followed closely on from a failure on 3 November 2025 where both items were recorded at Major level, suggesting the corrective work was carried out promptly and effectively just prior to the retest. The earlier record echoes this theme: the November 2022 failure included a nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover defect alongside a nearside front tyre cut exposing ply, and the January 2025 pass carried a Minor for a severely deteriorated nearside front outer driveshaft CV boot together with advisories for edge wear and a cut on the front tyres. The November 2021 test introduced advisories for worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides, indicating that the front suspension area has been a chronic source of attention rather than an isolated event. Taken together, while outright failures have been resolved, the accumulated advisories point to a chassis area where degradation is progressing and will likely need further intervention. Against a ten year vehicle age, the recorded 53,382 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 5,300 miles, which is notably low for a vehicle of this type. MOT coverage is consistent with annual testing and there are no multi-year gaps that would suggest a long period off the road, so the low figure should be interpreted as light usage rather than dormancy. Mechanically, low annual mileage tends to preserve the main drivetrain internals but places greater demand on rubber and polymer components, which is consistent with the recurring ball joint dust cover, CV boot and tyre sidewall deterioration seen in the record. Standing periods combined with light load on the suspension also tend to accelerate corrosion of unprotected underbody steel and stiffen up bushes that are not regularly cycled, both of which are worth investigating on physical inspection. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas on a physical examination are the front suspension ball joints, suspension arm pins and bushes, and both the front driveshaft and propshaft CV boots. On the test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension when traversing speed bumps or potholes, particularly over sharp edges where worn bushes tend to audibly slack. Steering should be checked for vagueness or a knocking sensation through the wheel when turning on full lock, as perished CV boots are typically accompanied by grease loss that can introduce play in the joint. Inspect the nearside front tyre closely for uneven inner or outer edge wear, as this can result from compromised suspension geometry caused by worn ball joint or bush components rather than simply from alignment drift. Given the repeated advisories for front tyre condition and the November 2022 failure for a nearside front tyre cut exposing ply, a close visual check of all four tyres for cuts, bulges or sidewall damage is warranted, along with a measurement of remaining tread depth across the full width. The underbody should be examined for surface corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the front subframe, as Range Rovers of this era are known to develop corrosion in these areas even at modest mileages. Finally, although no exhaust, brake or emissions advisories appear in the record, a thorough brake test should be carried out to confirm even pedal response and that the calipers are releasing cleanly, given the vehicle's age and the likelihood of infrequent heavy braking due to the low annual mileage.