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BV16 OTX

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,203 mi
Last recorded196,203 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 OTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 196,203 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 169,513 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 152,582 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 152,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 128,977 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 102,207 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,300 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 83,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 68,344 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 51,258 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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BV16 OTX is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV16 OTX, 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 BV16 OTX registered?

BV16 OTX is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is BV16 OTX safe to buy?

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