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AE16 VNL

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,096 mi
Last recorded123,096 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 123,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 119,116 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 113,424 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,021 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 80,163 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10 mm inside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 80,163 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10 mm inside (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AE16 VNL is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE16 VNL, 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 AE16 VNL registered?

AE16 VNL is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is AE16 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 VNL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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