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AE16 VNX

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,021 mi
Last recorded87,021 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 87,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 81,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 74,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 68,249 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 60,024 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,740 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 48,797 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 48,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,805 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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AE16 VNX 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 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 AE16 VNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE16 VNX registered?

AE16 VNX is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AE16 VNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 VNX 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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