2016 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · K88 BAD
2016 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 125,294 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K88 BAD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 125,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K88 BAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Discovery (K88 BAD) between March 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
K88 BAD Mileage History
- 29/03/2022107,324 mi
- 27/04/2023116,667 mi+9,343 mi
- 26/06/2025121,760 mi+5,093 mi
- 23/07/2026125,294 mi+3,534 mi
Average of roughly 4,162 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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