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A5 RYD

2016 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,475 mi
Last recorded43,475 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 43,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 40,125 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 40,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 37,734 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 34,951 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 32,577 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 28,897 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 27,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/20 109y M+S pirelli scorpion zero (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 23,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50r20 109y M+S pirelli scorpin zero (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front windscreen wipers poor

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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A5 RYD is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 61,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 RYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 10 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 RYD registered?

A5 RYD is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 October 2016.

Is A5 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 RYD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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