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BGZ 8730

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,930 mi
Last recorded47,930 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 8730
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 47,930 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 30,027 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 26,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 22,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 22,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 18,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 15,117 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 15,115 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 11,329 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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BGZ 8730 is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BGZ 8730, 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 BGZ 8730 registered?

BGZ 8730 is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is BGZ 8730 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 8730 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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