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BGZ 9869

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,629 mi
Last recorded85,629 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 9869
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 85,629 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective HANGER CORRODED OFF, NOT INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 85,629 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ROSE JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn TRACK BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective HANGER CORRODED OFF, NOT INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 77,899 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Propshaft centre bearing split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 68,443 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Split in centre Bearing rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 62,125 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 9869 is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BGZ 9869, 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 BGZ 9869 registered?

BGZ 9869 is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is BGZ 9869 safe to buy?

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