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BR53 BDS

2016 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,442 mi
Last recorded50,442 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR53 BDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 50,442 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 48,260 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,189 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 43,308 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 40,071 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from dash on driver mat ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,110 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 33,531 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 32,770 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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BR53 BDS is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BR53 BDS, 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 BR53 BDS registered?

BR53 BDS is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is BR53 BDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR53 BDS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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