2016 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Diesel · FC02 ARC

The most recent DVSA MOT test conducted on 29 November 2025 resulted in a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, and this clean outcome is mirrored by the 2024 and 2023 tests, indicating that the vehicle has maintained a stable roadworthy condition over the past three consecutive examinations. The only recorded advisories appeared in the 2022 test, when both front and rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin, and in the 2021 test when the rear pads were similarly flagged. The absence of any further brake-related advisories in the two subsequent passes suggests the pads were either replaced or have not yet worn to an advisory threshold, indicating a generally consistent maintenance trajectory with no deterioration in structural or safety-critical areas such as suspension, steering, exhaust integrity, or lighting. There are no recorded failures, dangerous defects, or recurring advisories affecting the same components across multiple tests, which is a reassuring pattern for a vehicle of this age. With 67,532 miles recorded over approximately ten years, this Range Rover has averaged around 6,750 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a large luxury SUV and consistent with mixed private and light commercial use. There are no significant unexplained gaps in the MOT history that would suggest prolonged periods of standing, and the regular annual testing pattern indicates the vehicle has been kept on the road continuously. This kind of average annual mileage tends to be kinder to mechanical components than very high-mileage use, but it is still sufficient to ensure that consumables such as brake discs, tyres, and fluid services have been exercised regularly rather than suffering the particular issues associated with long-standing vehicles. The relatively even accumulation also means drivetrain components, including the transfer box, differentials, and air suspension system common to this model, have been worked consistently rather than left to seize through disuse. Given the clean MOT history over the past three years and the modest annual mileage, the primary inspection focus for a prospective buyer should be on age-related rather than wear-related deterioration. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, which occurs naturally with age regardless of tread depth, and the spare or inflation kit should be checked for serviceability. The 12-volt battery is a known concern on these vehicles, particularly where the vehicle is not used daily, so its age and state of charge should be verified and a load test ideally requested. The air suspension compressor, air springs, valve block, and associated pipework are common failure points on the L405 Range Rover and should be inspected for leaks, uneven ride height, or delayed self-levelling on start-up, all of which can be expensive to rectify if neglected. A thorough test drive should include careful listening for any clonks or knocks from the front and rear suspension, particularly over uneven surfaces, as well as monitoring whether the vehicle sits level at all four corners after a delay from cold start. Brake pedal feel should be firm without excessive travel, and the vehicle should pull up squarely without shudder, which would indicate warped front discs. The engine should be observed from cold start for any excessive smoke, uneven idle, or cooling system leaks, and the transmission should change smoothly through all ranges. Finally, all time-based services should be verified, including brake fluid replacement every two years regardless of mileage, coolant and differential fluid changes according to manufacturer schedules, and a check of the timing belt service interval if applicable to the engine variant. Confirming a full service history with documented stamps or invoices will be essential for a vehicle of this complexity and age.