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BT16 VUV

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,234 mi
Last recorded107,234 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 VUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 107,234 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 99,951 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 91,197 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 May 2024 91,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 May 2023 81,202 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 68,781 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 55,726 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn out on edges

Fail 21 Jun 2021 55,726 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 tyre worn out on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2020 47,001 miles

front inner pads look low -limited vision

Pass 27 Jun 2019 38,384 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 38,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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BT16 VUV is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 BT16 VUV, 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 BT16 VUV registered?

BT16 VUV is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is BT16 VUV safe to buy?

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