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BU16 MWW

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,140 mi
Last recorded118,140 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 MWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 118,140 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 111,152 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 103,615 miles

Engine cover and under shields fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 94,888 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 94,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear Bush is Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both Sides Not Working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre Is cut In The Tread To The Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Is Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 84,856 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 84,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Outer Edge Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,084 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 66,181 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 57,473 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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BU16 MWW is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BU16 MWW, 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 BU16 MWW registered?

BU16 MWW is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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