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S16 SGN

2002 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests45 (32 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate71.1%

Mileage

213,717 mi
Last recorded213,717 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover98,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 SGN
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

32 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 213,717 miles

Corrosion nearside rear main chassis

Oil leak Nearside rear hub

Pass 20 Dec 2025 208,941 miles

Nearside 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 5 Dec 2025 213,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion nearside rear main chassis

Oil leak nearside rear hub

Pass 6 Nov 2024 201,803 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 191,401 miles

bonnet struts poor.

both n/s and o/s rear shocks light oil mist.

n/s/f head light slight diss-colouring.

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn.

n/s/r brake hose metal section running along arm (corroded)

n/s/r upper suspension arm outer bush/pivot worn.

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn.

o/s/r brake hose metal section running along arm (corroded)

o/s/r upper suspension arm outer bush/pivot worn.

o/s/r wheel tight on rotation and discs/pads look diss-coloured.

rear wheel arches corroded.

various metal brake pipes showing signs off corrosion.

Fail 25 Oct 2023 191,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill section/arch corroded and pushed in (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet struts poor.

both n/s and o/s rear shocks light oil mist.

n/s/f head light slight diss-colouring.

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn.

n/s/r brake hose metal section running along arm (corroded)

n/s/r upper suspension arm outer bush/pivot worn.

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn.

o/s/r brake hose metal section running along arm (corroded)

o/s/r upper suspension arm outer bush/pivot worn.

o/s/r wheel tight on rotation and discs/pads look diss-coloured.

rear wheel arches corroded.

various metal brake pipes showing signs off corrosion.

Pass 20 Oct 2023 210,617 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 210,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated inner surface (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 210,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both lamps (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil on inner surface of brake disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod to steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 206,298 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 182,239 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 204,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 204,746 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 169,964 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 204,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2020 199,456 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 145,986 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 133,823 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 120,134 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 120,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,905 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 190,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre has small cuts in tread

oil leak

seats removed at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2015 90,481 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 184,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 184,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2014 75,709 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 179,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2013 62,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 173,268 miles

Both rear seatbelt webbings frayed, large oil leak, possible leak from fuel filter, ns track rod end worn

Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,875 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 59,875 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 151,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tail gate handle stiff

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,430 miles

Tread off side rear worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2011 50,430 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tread off side rear worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 136,517 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 136,517 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper broken

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,533 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 115,933 miles

front pinion seal leaks

rear brake pads getting low

steering box leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,658 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 91,831 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise surface corrosion steel brake pipes.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,175 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 82,175 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 70,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 70,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 56,824 miles

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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S16 SGN is a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.1%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 98,325 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 S16 SGN, 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 24 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S16 SGN is a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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