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2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · VE16 AAZ

VE16 AAZ

2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/05/2016. Recorded mileage 69,344 miles. MOT valid until 10/08/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
Year / Origin
2016 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/08/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage
69,344 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10/08/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/04/2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 31 July 2025 with 64,758 miles. While the history shows recurring failures immediately preceding successful passes, the current status of no recorded defects indicates that identified issues were addressed prior to the test. The lack of ongoing advisories across the last three years suggests that mechanical and structural components are currently maintained to a standard that meets the minimum legal safety requirements. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-intensity annual use, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year over its ten-year life. Between July 2023 at 54,794 miles and July 2024 at 60,232 miles, the vehicle covered 5,438 miles, with another 4,526 miles recorded prior to the July 2025 test. This steady low mileage generally reduces wear on high-stress drivetrain components and suspension bushings, though it can occasionally lead to degradation of rubber components and seals fromও inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific areas that caused the failures in 2024 and 2025, as the digital record does not specify the exact faults for those instances. Given the vehicle's age, close attention is required regarding the air suspension system and control arms for signs of perished rubber or-related wear despite the low mileage. Inspect the brake system for binding calipers or uneven wear on the discs to ensure the previous failures were not symptomatic of a deeper developing mechanical issue.

VE16 AAZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
  • 69,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
78
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550)

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

VE16 AAZ Mileage History

  1. 22/07/202460,232 mi
  2. 24/07/202460,232 mi
  3. 31/07/202564,758 mi+4,526 mi
  4. 31/07/202564,758 mi
  5. 03/08/202669,344 mi+4,586 mi

Average of roughly 4,486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

VE16 AAZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 16:57
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (VE16 AAZ) between July 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.

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