2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

10,636 MOT tests in 2024. 81.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time81.0%
Failed or needed repairs19.0%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,636 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    336 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    252 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    213 marked dangerous
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.2%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension6.8%
  2. Tyres5.4%
  3. Brakes5.2%
  4. Seat belts & airbags3.6%
  5. Lights & electrics2.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  8. Body & chassis1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

In 2024, 81.0% of 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,636 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).