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AO16 RFY

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,240 mi
Last recorded122,240 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 RFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 122,240 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 109,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 96,686 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 87,859 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 87,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,985 miles

Both vehicle side steps are corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,401 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 49,809 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,681 miles

Rear handbrake cable guides worn

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 RFY is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

AO16 RFY is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AO16 RFY safe to buy?

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