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AY16 XZC

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,865 mi
Last recorded92,865 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XZC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 92,865 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 86,681 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 81,189 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 74,409 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 67,384 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 61,884 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 53,544 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes worn/slight free play.

shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

spare wheel missing and retaining device looks as though its been cut.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 44,252 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 44,251 miles

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

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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AY16 XZC is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc 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 AY16 XZC, 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 AY16 XZC registered?

AY16 XZC is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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The MOT history for AY16 XZC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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