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BG16 HWD

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,511 mi
Last recorded46,511 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 HWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 46,511 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting of oil on transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 46,511 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all other wiper blades are worn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting of oil on transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 45,302 miles

Central Lower Misting of oil on transfer case.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 43,851 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 43,851 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 38,639 miles

Rear Rear brake discs have slight corrosion.

Fail 31 Oct 2022 38,639 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Small hole in C.V boot. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear brake discs have slight corrosion.

Pass 24 Nov 2021 32,646 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 26,941 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 21,265 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 18,485 miles

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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BG16 HWD is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG16 HWD, 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 BG16 HWD registered?

BG16 HWD is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is BG16 HWD safe to buy?

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