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J28 SJA

2016 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,387 mi
Last recorded104,387 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Range Rover55,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 SJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 104,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 104,387 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 170,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 170,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 100,485 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 151,626 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to offside + nearside inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 151,626 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe (under protection covers) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to offside + nearside inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 96,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 96,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light amber bulb fitted (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 133,075 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 133,074 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 92,191 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 108,817 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 108,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 87,802 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 92,738 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 75,749 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 91,039 miles

nearside front c.v boot starting to deteriorate

offside front c.v boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Dec 2019 61,672 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v gaiter leaking grease around clip

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter leaking grease around clip

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 41,916 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 82,728 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 82,728 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both flixys (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 80,612 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,721 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2016 72,771 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 64,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ems light on at time of test

rear bumper trim missing/ rear bumper loose

Pass 27 Jul 2015 64,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ems light on at time of test

rear bumper trim missing/ rear bumper loose

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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J28 SJA is a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 55,611 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J28 SJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 10 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J28 SJA is a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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