2016 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · OE16 XEM
2016 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 140,691 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE16 XEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 140,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE16 XEM 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 (OE16 XEM) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
OE16 XEM Mileage History
- 01/07/2024123,705 mi
- 03/09/2025131,893 mi+8,188 mi
- 04/09/2025131,897 mi+4 mi
- 15/09/2026140,687 mi+8,790 mi
- 17/09/2026140,691 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,678 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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