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2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · KB05 ACE

KB05 ACE

2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 62,875 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
Year / Origin
2016 · Borehamwood (Luton)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage
62,875 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle remains roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 2025‑09‑25 recorded 62,875 miles and returned a pass with no recorded defects, confirming the car’s current condition meets DVSA standards. The preceding five tests from 2021 to 2024 all passed cleanly, indicating that any earlier issues have been addressed or have not re‑appeared. The only notable defect in the history is the 2020 rear‑brake disc wear and a minor headlamp lens product, both of which were noted but did not prevent a pass, suggesting the problems have not escalated. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a ten‑year‑old vehicle. Between 2019 and 2025 the odometer advanced from 29,229 to 62,875 miles, an average of roughly 6,300 miles per year. MOT tests have been carried out annually without significant gaps, reflecting regular servicing and compliance. The steady mileage growth shows no rapid wear spikes that would indicate aggressive driving or neglect, and the data set is dense enough to confirm a predictable usage pattern. A prospective buyer should inspect the rear brake discs for pitting or scoring, as the 2020 advisory flagged wear that could still be present. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for cracking or excessive wear, given the vehicle’s age and typical exposure to UK road conditions. The headlamp lens should be checked for any residual product that might affect illumination, and the exhaust system inspected for corrosion. Finally, a thorough visual scan for rust on sills, wheel arches and underbody panels will reveal any structural degradation that may not have been recorded in the MOT history.

KB05 ACE Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
  • 62,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
68
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550)

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KB05 ACE Mileage History

  1. 05/09/202250,237 mi
  2. 11/09/202356,585 mi+6,348 mi
  3. 12/09/202459,305 mi+2,720 mi
  4. 25/09/202562,875 mi+3,570 mi

Average of roughly 4,136 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

KB05 ACE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (KB05 ACE) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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