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AL56 ADS

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,259 mi
Last recorded79,259 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL56 ADS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 79,259 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 72,376 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 66,170 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 66,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged damaged but can still see to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 60,198 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,305 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 50,302 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 47,326 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 41,130 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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AL56 ADS is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AL56 ADS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL56 ADS registered?

AL56 ADS is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is AL56 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL56 ADS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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