2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · DR16 SAM
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 63,900 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DR16 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 63,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DR16 SAM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (DR16 SAM) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DR16 SAM Mileage History
- 28/02/202456,653 mi
- 14/02/202560,410 mi+3,757 mi
- 22/02/202560,527 mi+117 mi
- 20/02/202663,900 mi+3,373 mi
- 20/02/202663,900 mi
Average of roughly 3,661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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