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2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY3.0L DIESEL

VE16 ABF

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY? It's a DIESEL with a 2993cc engine showing 83,525 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 23/11/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/01/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
2993cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test on 4 November 2025 at 83,525 miles resulted in no recorded defects, maintaining a stable maintenance trend over the last five years. This suggests the previous owners were proactive in addressing potential issues before they could escalate into failures during the annual annual testing process. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a decade-old Land Rover, averaging approximately 8,350 miles per year. Between November 2021 and November 2024, the vehicle covered 27,842 miles, showing a steady usage profile without unusual periods of neglect or accumulation. The 5,436 miles recorded between the November 2024 and November 2025 tests further reinforce this predictable usage. This moderate mileage suggests the vehicle has been used enough to keep seals lubricated and components avoiding the degradation often associated with long-term stationary vehicles. While the digital record is flawless, a physical inspection should focus on the mechanical wear points inherent to the Discovery model. A buyer must specifically check the air suspension system for signs of leaking actuators or perished bellows, as these components often show age regardless of low mileage. The inspector should also examine the control arm bushings for cracking and check the brake calipers for binding, as the MOT does not always catch early stage degradation in rubber-related components. Given the low mileage, verifying the condition of the tyres and the absence of fluid leaks remains essential to ensure the vehicle is as sound as the paperwork history indicates.

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93
/ 100 · Excellent

Public record health check: Excellent.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 15:06
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2016 Land Rover Discovery (VE16 ABF), we found 5 MOT results in the period of November 2021 to November 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 5 passes against 0 fails. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 11 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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