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B16 NTO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

254,683 mi
Last recorded254,683 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 NTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 254,683 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 254,681 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 246,223 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 226,661 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 211,130 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 200,614 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 200,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 185,414 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2018 185,414 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 168,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear At Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both Front Shockers Lower Bushes (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 143,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 4 Feb 2015 123,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 123,623 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 100,841 miles

Engine Light On

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play offside rack end

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,547 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,785 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 43,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B16 NTO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 100,970 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 B16 NTO, 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 18 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B16 NTO registered?

B16 NTO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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