2016 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT3.0L Diesel

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test, conducted on 25 November 2025 at 64,627 miles , confirms it passed without any recorded defects. However, the immediate preceding test on 24 November 2025 —just one day prior—resulted in a failure, despite the same mileage (64,592 miles). This suggests either a procedural oversight in the first test or a genuine last-minute issue resolved before the second attempt. The pattern of failures and passes in consecutive years (2024 and 2025) at nearly identical mileages (60,863/60,864 and 64,592/64,627) indicates potential inconsistencies in test conditions or minor recurring issues that were narrowly avoided. The absence of defects in the 2023 and 2024 tests suggests the vehicle has otherwise maintained a stable roadworthiness profile, though the recent fluctuations warrant closer scrutiny of components prone to intermittent failure. The recorded mileage of 64,627 miles over 10 years averages 6,463 miles per year , which is typical for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no significant gaps or spikes in mileage between tests, as the intervals between failures and passes are consistently around one day , likely due to retesting rather than actual usage. This pattern eliminates concerns about prolonged neglect or excessive wear from rapid mileage accumulation. The lack of advisories or defects in earlier tests further implies that the vehicle has not been subjected to severe mechanical stress or deferred maintenance, though the repeated retesting in 2024 and 2025 hints at either a persistent minor issue or administrative repetition. Given the absence of defects in the most recent pass, the primary focus for an in-person inspection should centre on braking systems and suspension components , given the vehicle’s age and typical wear patterns. The consecutive failures in 2024 and 2025—despite identical mileages—suggest the tester may have flagged binding calipers, uneven brake pad wear, or worn suspension bushes in prior tests, which were narrowly resolved before the final pass. Corrosion in wheel arches, subframe, or sills should also be examined, as Land Rover models of this era are prone to structural rust, particularly in high-water or salted regions. The exhaust system warrants inspection for leaks or damaged mounts, as catalytic converter failures are common in this model range. Finally, verify the tyre tread depth and condition , as the absence of advisories in earlier tests does not preclude uneven wear or low tread from developing between MOT cycles.