2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport · 49,149 MOT tests
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliability
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sports fail 15.6% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 17 Range Rover Sport years (49,149 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Range Rover Sports: 17.7%)
- 15.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Range Rover Sports: 17.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 64,789
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 49,149
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.6% of tests fail here (436% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4%
- Suspension3.8%
- Brakes3.5%
- Seat belts and airbags2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 1.9%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.9%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.31%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.09%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.09%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.82%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.19%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.19%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.39%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.67%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.08%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Range Rover Sport year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sports fail 15.6% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 17 Range Rover Sport years (49,149 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT?
Most often ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (1.9% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (1.9% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport shows 64,789 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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