2016 Land Rover Range Rover 3.0L Diesel · KA51 HFA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent inspection history indicates a decline in preventative maintenance standards. While the car passed its previous three tests without defects, the December 2025 test at 75,376 miles revealed a failure due to an SRS fault and severe deterioration of the front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers on both sides. The presence of the supplementary restraint system warning lamp suggests an electronic or sensor fault that required immediate attention to rectify before the subsequent pass. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use profile, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per annum. There is a steady progression of mileage between the 2022 test at 47,198 miles and the 2024 test at 64,678 miles, followed by an increase of roughly 10,700 miles leading into the 2025 inspection. The gap in late 2025 highlights that despite the low annual mileage, rubber-based components components are suffering from age-related degradation rather than simple distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the replaced ball joint covers have not led to internal grease loss or premature joint failure. The previous failure regarding the SRS lamp should be verified with a diagnostic tool to ensure the fault was fully cleared and no intermittent wiring issues remain. Given the age of the vehicle, attention should also be paid to other rubber bushings and air components, as the deterioration of the dust covers indicates that materials are becoming brittle and prone to sudden structural failure.