2016 Land Rover Range Rover 3.0L Diesel · 2 VKN

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend characterized by an increasing frequency and severity of mechanical defects. While the most recent MOT test in September 2025 at 119,676 miles was a pass, it followed a failure for a front supplementary restraint system warning lamp and a worn outer tyre. This reflects a decline in oversight compared to 2023, when the vehicle achieved a clean record. The presence of safety-critical faults in later tests suggests a reactive rather than proactive maintenance strategy. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for its age, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per year. The record shows a jump of 17,337 miles between September 2023 (82,163 miles) and September 2024 (99,500 miles), followed by another 20,176 miles leading into the 2025 test. This steady usage places significant demand on heavy-duty components and consumables, which is evidenced by the hardware failures noted during the later high-mileage intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The September 2024 failure highlighted multiple ball joint dust cover failures, thin front brake pads, scored discs, and an insecurely mounted caliper on the nearside rear. The recurring mention of corroded brake pipes on both rear sides indicates significant environmental corrosion that requires monitoring. The buyer should verify if these pipes were replaced or merely cleaned. Furthermore, the interior and electronics require close scrutiny. The 2024 failure noted a stuck central rear seat belt, and the 2025 failure for the SRS warning lamp indicates potential electrical faults in the airbag deployment system or sensors. The multiple light lens defects recorded in 2024 suggest a history of ignoring minor exterior defects, which may mask deeper neglect in the vehicle's mechanical health.