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AU16 ECJ

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,593 mi
Last recorded75,593 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 ECJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 75,593 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 75,586 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 63,818 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Screen washer system leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2024 87,220 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 48,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 32,396 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 28,681 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 21,601 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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AU16 ECJ is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 AU16 ECJ, 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 AU16 ECJ registered?

AU16 ECJ is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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