2016 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · A1 VAA
2016 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 67,616 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A1 VAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 67,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A1 VAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Discovery (A1 VAA) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
A1 VAA Mileage History
- 19/06/202391,199 km
- 20/06/202391,211 km+12 km
- 14/06/202459,912 mi
- 05/06/202563,661 mi+3,749 mi
- 15/06/202667,616 mi+3,955 mi
Average of roughly -7,886 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 3.0 SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
Sudden, catastrophic failure of the crankshaft or main bearings, requiring a replacement engine.
- Front Lower Suspension Arm WearModerate
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- EGR Valve and Intercooler Hose FailuresModerate
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