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AX16 FSD

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,400 mi
Last recorded162,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 FSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 162,400 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 162,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 162,384 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 146,077 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 126,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crackeed (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 107,455 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 80,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Severely deteriorated. Advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Severely deteriorated. Advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,703 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 58,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (washer jets broken) (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs slightly lipped

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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AX16 FSD is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX16 FSD, 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 AX16 FSD registered?

AX16 FSD is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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