2016 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · FT16 FWE
2016 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 135,775 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,775 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT16 FWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 135,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT16 FWE 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 (FT16 FWE) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a))”.
FT16 FWE Mileage History
- 31/05/2023102,714 mi
- 13/07/2024112,353 mi+9,639 mi
- 13/07/2024112,353 mi
- 10/07/2025122,232 mi+9,879 mi
- 30/07/2026135,775 mi+13,543 mi
Average of roughly 10,444 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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