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AP16 ZFV

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,142 mi
Last recorded125,142 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 ZFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 125,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 125,142 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 117,169 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 108,420 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 98,095 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,005 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,229 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 51,660 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 51,657 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,382 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,365 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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AP16 ZFV is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Brown 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 AP16 ZFV, 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 AP16 ZFV registered?

AP16 ZFV is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AP16 ZFV safe to buy?

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