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AB11 SAM

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,774 mi
Last recorded83,774 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 SAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 83,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken and repaired with tape. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and loose.

Fail 24 Jun 2026 83,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut within tread area deep enough to reach cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken and repaired with tape. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and loose.

Pass 25 Jun 2025 74,897 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 63,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 56,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 50,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 46,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 46,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 36,348 miles

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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AB11 SAM is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB11 SAM, 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 AB11 SAM registered?

AB11 SAM is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 July 2016.

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