2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · LC16 AEB

The 2016 Range Rover Sport presents a clean MOT history with the most recent test on 6 May 2025 at 146,712 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across the five available examinations from 29 September 2020 to May 2025, the vehicle cleared every assessment without advisories. This denotes a stable maintenance trend, with no worsening mechanical or structural issues flagged by DVSA testers. Mileage stands at 146,712 against a ten-year lifespan, equating to roughly 14,700 miles per annum, which is elevated for a prestige SUV of this age. The interval between the 29 September 2022 test at 97,467 miles and the 17 April 2024 test at 126,230 miles spans nineteen months, indicating a delayed renewal rather than a gap in use. Annual accumulation rose from 11,704 miles between late 2020 and 2021 to over 18,000 miles in later periods, signalling heavier recent commuting. The unbroken pass sheet suggests previous owners met statutory standards, though the sparse record lacks granular service evidence. Buyer should still commission a physical inspection of high-stress components given the distance covered. Testers logged no corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or exhaust emissions faults, yet a vehicle at 146,712 miles will likely exhibit unseen wear in those areas. We recommend scrutinising subframe integrity, checking for weeping dampers, and measuring brake disc run-out. The absence of advisories does not negate the need to verify transmission and cambelt service intervals independently. Prior ownership appears disciplined in presenting the car for test, but high mileage demands confirmation of consumable replacements. Tyres, wiper blades and fluid changes fall outside MOT capture once above minimum limits. A pre-purchase appraisal should include an underneath survey for structural rust and a road test to detect binding calipers or drivetrain vibration.