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BW16 ZGU

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,246 mi
Last recorded84,246 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 ZGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 84,246 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 84,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 76,161 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 59,192 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 46,161 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 37,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also excessively bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nailed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 37,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also excessively bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nailed (5.2.3 (e))

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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BW16 ZGU is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BW16 ZGU, 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 BW16 ZGU registered?

BW16 ZGU is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 2016.

Is BW16 ZGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 ZGU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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