2016 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · R9 DTJ
2016 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 97,986 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R9 DTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 97,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R9 DTJ 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 (R9 DTJ) between July 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (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.
R9 DTJ Mileage History
- 12/07/202279,813 mi
- 03/07/202390,952 mi+11,139 mi
- 17/11/202495,509 mi+4,557 mi
- 17/11/202495,509 mi
- 16/01/202697,986 mi+2,477 mi
Average of roughly 5,168 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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