2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · NC16 EPO

The vehicle holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 12 February 2026 at 85,840 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. A failed test on 22 January 2026 at the identical recorded mileage reveals a pattern of unresolved defects. The tester flagged an insecure fuel tank due to an excessively corroded cradle, a serious structural integrity concern, alongside a failed offside front headlamp on both dipped and main beam. The offside rear tyre was also worn to the legal limit with a screw embedded in the tread. These were rectified for the February retest, yet the pass certificate still carried an advisory for a corroded fuel tank guard and a worn offside rear tyre, indicating the underlying corrosion and neglect were managed rather than fully resolved. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 2016 vehicle, averaging roughly 8,584 miles per year. However, the record shows a notable gap between April 2022 at 54,063 miles and September 2023 at 68,366 miles, representing 14,303 miles in approximately 17 months. The subsequent jump to 81,981 miles by September 2024 and 85,840 miles by January 2026 suggests a significant increase in annual usage in recent years. The recorded mileage has remained static at 85,840 miles across both the January and February 2026 tests, which is consistent with a vehicle that has been standing or used very little in the weeks surrounding the MOT events. A buyer should treat the fuel tank cradle corrosion as a priority inspection point. Excessive corrosion in that area can compromise the security of the entire fuel system and may indicate broader underbody corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe and suspension mounting points. The repeated advisories for worn suspension arm ball joint dust covers and worn inner lower suspension bushes, dating back to 2023 and 2024, suggest the front suspension components have been deteriorating over multiple test cycles. These should be checked for play and perishing, as worn bushes directly affect steering precision and tyre wear. The recurring offside rear tyre wear pattern, specifically wearing on the inside edge, points to potential misalignment or a worn rear suspension component such as a toe link or trailing arm bush. A thorough underbody inspection is essential before purchase.