2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · AJ66 XTC

The 2016 Range Rover Sport presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 December 2025 at 51,561 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of passes since 2022. The DVSA history shows no advisories, no failures, and no flagged wear across five consecutive annual examinations, indicating the vehicle has been presented in testable condition each time without outstanding mechanical concerns. Annual mileage sits low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,156 miles per year against the recorded 51,561 miles. The records show steady, light use: 23,999 miles on 4 March 2022, rising to 31,464 by 10 January 2023, 39,363 by 11 January 2024, 44,925 by 13 December 2024, and 51,561 by 12 December 2025. A single gap appears between the March 2022 and January 2023 entries spanning roughly ten months, yet the mileage delta of 7,465 miles suggests normal private use rather than neglect or extended storage. The clean sheet across all dates gives no evidence of skipped maintenance or deferred consumable replacement. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the unblemished record. Low annual mileage combined with the 3.0-litre diesel drivetrain raises the risk of dormant moisture in the crankcase and clogged diesel particulate filter cycles if the car undertook frequent short trips. The Land Rover air suspension and front lower arm bushes warrant physical checks for age-related perishing, as MOT testers often clear these on a dry, warm workshop day yet cracks emerge within months. Examine brake disc corrosion and calliper slide freedom, particularly the rear, given the low road speed exposure. Verify underbody structural integrity for off-road salt corrosion around chassis rails and subframe mounts. The absence of advisories does not exempt a 2016 premium SUV from ten-year wear on consumables such as tyres, wiper blades, and coolant hoses, all of which the buyer should budget to replace on condition.