2016 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · DJ05 ALS
2016 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 88,380 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DJ05 ALS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 88,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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DJ05 ALS MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Discovery (DJ05 ALS) between March 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
DJ05 ALS Mileage History
- 17/03/202261,992 mi
- 08/11/202264,997 mi+3,005 mi
- 31/10/202368,602 mi+3,605 mi
- 11/10/202477,139 mi+8,537 mi
- 03/11/202588,380 mi+11,241 mi
Average of roughly 7,264 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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