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AK16 YUV

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,347 mi
Last recorded75,347 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 YUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 75,347 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 75,338 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 68,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 58,157 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 48,857 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 48,857 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 39,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to zero on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 32,698 miles

Rear Prop shaft centre bearing bush split

Pass 14 Aug 2019 25,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to zero on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 25,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to zero on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AK16 YUV is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK16 YUV, 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 AK16 YUV registered?

AK16 YUV is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is AK16 YUV safe to buy?

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