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BG16 MLU

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,483 mi
Last recorded62,483 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 62,483 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 51,746 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 38,221 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 34,911 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 31,666 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 31,665 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 25,177 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 14,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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BG16 MLU is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG16 MLU, 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

How do I check the history of BG16 MLU?

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What year was BG16 MLU registered?

BG16 MLU is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is BG16 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 MLU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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