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AP16 ZXG

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,324 mi
Last recorded166,324 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 ZXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 166,324 miles

Nearside Front lens cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 166,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner back bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lens cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 156,887 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 156,886 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 151,175 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 149,009 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 149,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 144,606 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 118,492 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 101,471 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 79,898 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 ZXG is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

AP16 ZXG is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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