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BU11 SAB

2016 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,625 mi
Last recorded81,625 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 SAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 81,625 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 74,657 miles

engine & underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 9 Apr 2024 68,379 miles

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

engine undertray fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 7 Apr 2023 61,160 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 52,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 45,918 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 45,917 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel filler cap handle broken but still locks

Pass 25 Mar 2020 39,091 miles

damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 7 Mar 2019 30,791 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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BU11 SAB is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BU11 SAB, 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 BU11 SAB registered?

BU11 SAB is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is BU11 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU11 SAB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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