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AL16 NBY

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,585 mi
Last recorded107,585 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL16 NBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 107,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe into central exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Lower power steering pipes and pipes on steering rack itself (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 100,918 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 100,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 92,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 79,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 65,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 48,152 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 48,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 37,215 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 37,215 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened 3rd Row seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 26,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 26,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AL16 NBY is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AL16 NBY, 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 AL16 NBY registered?

AL16 NBY is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is AL16 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL16 NBY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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