2016 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · PR03 AJR
2016 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 75,430 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PR03 AJR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 75,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
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PR03 AJR 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 (PR03 AJR) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipes joining to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing body mount bolt (6.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PR03 AJR Mileage History
- 10/07/202464,269 mi
- 22/08/202464,351 mi+82 mi
- 18/08/202572,087 mi+7,736 mi
- 29/01/202673,759 mi+1,672 mi
- 26/06/202675,430 mi+1,671 mi
Average of roughly 5,694 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Sudden, catastrophic failure of the crankshaft or main bearings, requiring a replacement engine.
- Front Lower Suspension Arm WearModerate
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- EGR Valve and Intercooler Hose FailuresModerate
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