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B5 RCT

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,968 mi
Last recorded32,968 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 32,968 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 31,298 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 29,693 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 28,454 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 27,556 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 26,325 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 24,820 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 23,118 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 23,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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B5 RCT is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 B5 RCT, 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 B5 RCT registered?

B5 RCT is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2016.

Is B5 RCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 RCT 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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