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AO16 EDU

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,170 mi
Last recorded125,170 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 EDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 125,170 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 124,962 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 114,544 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 114,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,505 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 105,489 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 82,768 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 67,798 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,614 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 55,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 40,270 miles

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

Offside Front washer jets weak

water in fuel warning light on

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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AO16 EDU is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO16 EDU, 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 AO16 EDU registered?

AO16 EDU is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is AO16 EDU safe to buy?

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