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AJ66 XXS

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,140 mi
Last recorded85,140 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 XXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 85,140 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Apr 2026 85,120 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,278 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 71,895 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 71,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 63,367 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 53,223 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 44,079 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 37,872 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 32,065 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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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AJ66 XXS 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 AJ66 XXS, 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 AJ66 XXS registered?

AJ66 XXS is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is AJ66 XXS safe to buy?

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