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AE16 ZVC

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,712 mi
Last recorded88,712 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 88,712 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 85,057 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 83,128 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 71,887 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 71,887 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 60,914 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 46,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn low 2.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn low. 2.95mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,212 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 36,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 ZVC is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

AE16 ZVC is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AE16 ZVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 ZVC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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