2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · SV16 VKA
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 105,515 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV16 VKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 105,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
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SV16 VKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (SV16 VKA) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SV16 VKA Mileage History
- 08/06/202388,391 mi
- 02/04/202492,127 mi+3,736 mi
- 24/03/202597,686 mi+5,559 mi
- 28/03/202597,689 mi+3 mi
- 18/03/2026105,515 mi+7,826 mi
Average of roughly 6,168 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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