2016 Land Rover Range Rover 5.0L Petrol · ALS 150N

The 2016 Range Rover presents a broadly stable mechanical picture, with the most recent MOT on 18 September 2025 recording a clean pass at 77,759 miles and zero defects. That outcome is encouraging, but it sits against a backdrop of two separate test events in late September 2024, where the vehicle first failed on the 24th at 65,769 miles before passing on the 27th just three days later at 65,777 miles. The defects flagged on the failed test were front brake pads wearing thin and degraded dust covers on both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints. The fact that these items were rectified within three days suggests the previous owner addressed them promptly rather than ignoring the failures. No further advisories or failures have appeared since, indicating a currently stable maintenance trajectory. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a ten-year-old vehicle. Between the October 2023 test at 54,955 miles and the September 2024 test at 65,777 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 10,800 miles in just under twelve months. That pace is slightly above the annualised average of around 7,800 miles per year, pointing to a period of heavier use, possibly longer commutes or motorway miles. The interval between the September 2024 pass and the September 2025 pass shows approximately 12,000 miles covered in twelve months, confirming sustained regular use rather than prolonged standing. No anomalous gaps or sudden drops appear in the record. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the front suspension and braking components that drew attention in the September 2024 failure. The lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers were compromised on both sides, which in the Scottish climate can allow moisture and road salt to accelerate joint wear. Check for play in the front suspension by testing wheel movement at the twelve o'clock and six o'clock positions, and inspect the ball joint gaiters for fresh splits or grease seepage. The front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin, so verify current pad thickness and examine the condition of the front brake discs for scoring or lipping. Given the vehicle's age and the suspension history, also inspect the front subframe and inner wing arches for corrosion, as Range Rovers of this generation are prone to structural rust around mounting points and jacking areas. A short road test over uneven surfaces will reveal any knocks or clunks from worn bushes or joints that a static inspection might miss.