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AJ65 FHX

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,911 mi
Last recorded166,911 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 FHX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 166,911 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres nearside at legal around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 154,852 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars

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

front to rear brake pipes covered and not checked

Fail 2 Sep 2024 154,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

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

front to rear brake pipes covered and not checked

Pass 11 Aug 2023 141,138 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 121,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

tpm light on

Fail 16 Aug 2022 121,366 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

tpm light on

Pass 16 Aug 2021 98,484 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,773 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 68,773 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 40,770 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 33,568 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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AJ65 FHX is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ65 FHX, 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 AJ65 FHX registered?

AJ65 FHX is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 January 2016.

Is AJ65 FHX safe to buy?

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