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2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · MC66 ADE

MC66 ADE

2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 71,201 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
Year / Origin
2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
71,201 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Discovery Sport presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT test on 20 October 2025 at 71,201 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable, with every pass showing a clean sheet and no advisories logged. The only blemish is a fail on 16 October 2025 at 71,199 miles carrying no recorded defects, suggesting an administrative or presentational rejection rather than a mechanical fault, immediately cleared four days later. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,120 per year against a ten-year life, a typical figure for this age of vehicle. The records show 53,416 miles on 13 November 2023, rising to 58,178 by 16 October 2024 and 58,388 on 30 October 2024, then jumping to 71,199 by October 2025. That final year added near 13,000 miles, double the prior rate, though the sparse five-entry history leaves long gaps unobserved between tests. No rapid accumulation or standing-still pattern emerges beyond that single busier year. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and the elevated final-year mileage. The MOT data flags no corrosion, exhaust emissions breaches, or structural integrity concerns across the record. The clean advisories list implies previous owners kept basic consumable wear in check, but the unexplained October 2025 fail warrants a check of the test station notes for any omitted minor item.

MC66 ADE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
  • 71,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550)

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MC66 ADE Mileage History

  1. 13/11/202353,416 mi
  2. 16/10/202458,178 mi+4,762 mi
  3. 30/10/202458,388 mi+210 mi
  4. 16/10/202571,199 mi+12,811 mi
  5. 20/10/202571,201 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 9,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MC66 ADE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 19:27
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (MC66 ADE) between November 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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Buying Score
78/100
Risk Level
Low
Low
Est. Annual Cost
£1,200-£1,600
Mileage
At 71,201 miles for a November 2016 regi...

Our Verdict

This is a reasonably sound buy for a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport, with a largely clean MOT record and sensible mileage for its age. The only caution is a failed MOT in October 2025 that was immediately re-tested and passed with no defects noted, suggesting a minor or administrative issue rather than a serious fault.

Given the failed MOT on 2025-10-16 followed by a pass on 2025-10-20 at almost identical mileage (71,199 vs 71,201), ask the seller for the reason the first test failed and the work carried out to rectify it, even though no defects are listed. A clean service history is important for a 2.0-litre diesel Discovery Sport, so check for stamped books or dealer records covering the 58k–71k mile period.

As a 1999cc diesel registered in November 2016, this Discovery Sport will fall into a higher VED band than smaller cars but benefits from better fuel economy than petrol equivalents; expect real-world figures around 40–45 mpg. Insurance groups for this model are typically mid-to-high, reflecting repair costs and 4x4 classification.

Inspect the vehicle closely despite the 'no defects' MOT entries, as the October 2025 failure with no listed defect may mean a documentation or emissions check issue that should be clarified with the seller. Check the diesel engine for smooth running, look for any signs of oil leaks around the 2.0 Ingenium unit, and verify the condition of brakes and tyres given the 71,201-mile reading. As no model weak points are provided in the data, rely on a professional inspection and the clean MOT trail as your guide.

The black 2016 Discovery Sport (MC66ADE) shows 71,201 miles on its latest October 2025 MOT, which is in line with typical use for a nearly 10-year-old diesel SUV. Its MOT history is mostly clean, with passes in 2023, 2024 and 2025 and only one failure in October 2025 that was corrected within days. No defects were recorded at any test, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a passable standard. Without model aggregate data, we cannot benchmark reliability, but the individual history is reassuring.

No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Land Rover Discovery Sport, so this assessment relies solely on the individual vehicle's test history.

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