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AO16 EDV

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

221,717 mi
Last recorded221,717 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 EDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 221,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 204,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop bearing damper bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 183,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 164,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 140,041 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 117,848 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,454 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,530 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 72,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES EDGES CUTTING OFF (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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AO16 EDV is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EDV, 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 EDV registered?

AO16 EDV is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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