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BN16 XMY

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,684 mi
Last recorded39,684 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 XMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 39,684 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 39,684 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 36,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 32,916 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 32,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 29,987 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 28,173 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 27,237 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 25,643 miles

o/s front tyre showing wear

rear brake pads worn almost to excess

Pass 14 Feb 2019 19,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 19,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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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BN16 XMY is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 BN16 XMY, 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 BN16 XMY registered?

BN16 XMY is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is BN16 XMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 XMY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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