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BF16 ELV

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,046 mi
Last recorded67,046 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 ELV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 67,046 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 55,787 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 50,496 miles

Exhaust flexi cracked but secure. Not leaking exhaust gasses

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 43,852 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip adjacent to offside screen pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 43,852 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip adjacent to offside screen pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 36,894 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 36,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 31,852 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished/age cracking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 27,891 miles

all tyres age cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 23,322 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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BF16 ELV is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF16 ELV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF16 ELV registered?

BF16 ELV is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is BF16 ELV safe to buy?

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