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AV16 NRL

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,598 mi
Last recorded139,598 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 NRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2025 139,598 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative HANDBRAKE STUCK ON (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

GEAR BOX FAULT ON DASH

Pass 16 Oct 2024 136,384 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 131,126 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 109,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,899 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 68,007 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder in drivers view. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leaking below engine tray/subframe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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AV16 NRL is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV16 NRL, 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 AV16 NRL registered?

AV16 NRL is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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