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AO16 UWU

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,366 mi
Last recorded91,366 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 91,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 78,258 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 64,599 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 63,963 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 48,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in surface of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in surface of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,029 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats 6 and 7 ()

TPMS light on when first starting vehicle. check spare wheel

Fail 17 Apr 2019 33,029 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction dash cam wire (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats 6 and 7 ()

TPMS light on when first starting vehicle. check spare wheel

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 UWU is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

AO16 UWU is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is AO16 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 UWU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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