2016 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Diesel · AA62 CAM

A pattern of unblemished roadworthiness defines this ten-year-old Range Rover, with the most recent test on 03 February 2026 returning a clean pass and no advisories or defects recorded. This continuity extends back through the 2025 and 2024 tests, both of which were similarly free of recorded issues. The sole blemish in the documented history is a fail recorded on 12 October 2023, immediately followed the next day by a pass with no defects recorded, which strongly indicates a minor or retestable issue rather than a structural or mechanical failure. The complete absence of recurring advisories for corrosion, suspension wear, brake component degradation, or exhaust integrity is a notable positive for a vehicle of this age and marque, where rust on rear subframes, air suspension components, and brake pipes is commonly flagged. Annual mileage of approximately 6,493 miles is broadly typical for the vehicle's age, suggesting a balance of regular use without the excessive wear associated with high-mileage examples. Testing cadence has been consistent, with annual entries spanning 2023 through 2026, indicating the vehicle has remained actively on the road without extended storage periods that could promote issues such as seized brakes, deteriorated tyres, or stale lubricants. The relatively low and consistent accumulation supports the likelihood that consumables and drivetrain components have not been subjected to accelerated wear cycles. That said, even at modest mileages, Range Rovers of this generation are known for wear in areas that do not always appear on MOT records until components are sufficiently deteriorated. Given the clean advisory history, pre-purchase attention should focus on the areas where this model commonly develops faults independent of MOT pass status. The air suspension system, a known weak point, should be assessed for uneven ride height, extended compressor run times, or sagging overnight, all of which point to strut or air spring degradation. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar links, or front hub bearings. Brake pedal feel should be firm and consistent, with no judder under braking that would suggest warped front discs, and the steering should remain precise without drift or vibration that could hint at track rod or swivel joint wear. A thorough underbody examination is particularly important for this model, with close attention to the rear chassis legs, subframe mounting points, and brake pipe runs for any surface corrosion that may not yet have reached advisory threshold. The transfer box, differential seals, and exhaust hangers should be inspected for oil misting or detachment. Engine bay checks should verify clean oil, coolant at the correct level with no signs of mayonnaise on the oil cap, and steady idle behaviour. Finally, confirm full operation of the central infotainment, electronic air suspension controls, and Terrain Response settings, as electrical faults in these systems are common and costly to rectify on this generation of Range Rover, even when the vehicle continues to pass its annual roadworthiness test.