2016 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · OY16 AEE

The vehicle's recent MOT history suggests a declining maintenance trend regarding consumable components. While the June 2026 test at 155,492 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle initially failed due to both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. This follows a clean pass in July 2025 at 124,897 miles, indicating that the current owner is neglecting basic upkeep of tyres and electronic monitoring systems. The mileage accumulation is high for a 2016 vehicle, averaging approximately 15,500 miles per year. The data shows significant usage, particularly between July 2025 and June 2026, where the vehicle covered 30,595 miles in less than a year. This rapid increase in mileage suggests heavy, frequent use, which accelerates the wear on suspension components, braking systems, and drivetrain elements. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and steering systems. The September 2022 failure at 98,175 miles highlighted excessively worn front suspension arm bushes and slight play in the nearside front steering. Although these were rectified for that test, the high mileage since then increases the likelihood of renewed wear in the bushes, ball joints, or control arms. The recurring issues with tyres and brake discs, such as the pitting and scoring noted in 2022, suggest that the braking system and tyre management require close scrutiny. The malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system noted in the most recent 2026 test should be investigated to ensure it is a simple sensor fault rather than a deeper electrical issue. Given the history of worn tyres and brake pads, a buyer should also check the remaining thickness of the brake pads and the condition of the discs to ensure they are not nearing the end of their service life.