2016 Land Rover Range Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover passed 86.5% of its 31,635 recorded MOT tests. Against large SUVs of a similar age (12.4% fail rate), the 2016 Range Rover comes out 1.1pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.2%) and suspension (3.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint dust cover, brake pads and wipers — ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 995 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.4% in the 0-30k band and 17.8% in the 150k+ band, a 8.4-point spread.
Fuel type barely separates them — diesel fails 13.5% of the time against 13.7% for petrol.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 19.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 12.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.2% | 1,638 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.5% | 1,124 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.5% | 1,096 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 661 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.8% | 564 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 494 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint dust cover | 995 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 683 |
| 3 | Wipers | 671 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 590 |
| 5 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 534 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 437 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 19.8% | 6,275 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.8% | 5,623 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.6% | 3,347 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.3% | 1,347 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.1% | 1,309 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.3% | 1,041 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,100 | 9.4% |
| 30-60k | 11,831 | 11.8% |
| 60-90k | 12,086 | 14.3% |
| 90-120k | 4,355 | 16.8% |
| 120-150k | 988 | 17.7% |
| 150k+ | 275 | 17.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 29,901 | 13.5% |
| Petrol | 1,725 | 13.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,622 | 12.5% |
| 2022 | 6,437 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | 6,296 | 13.6% |
| 2024 | 6,186 | 15.0% |
| 2025 | 6,094 | 14.6% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Range Rover
On a 2016 Range Rover, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (3.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (3.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Land Rover Range Rovers pass their MOT?
86.5% of the 31,635 2016 Land Rover Range Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover?
Tyres, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by suspension (3.5%).
Does the 2016 Range Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.4% in the 0-30k band to 17.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 31,635 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.