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2016 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · SM65 NXJ

SM65 NXJ

2016 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 78,709 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
2016 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
78,709 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
2993cc
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SM65 NXJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
  • 78,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

SM65 NXJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Discovery (SM65 NXJ) between January 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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SM65 NXJ Mileage History

  1. 11/01/202461,401 mi
  2. 21/01/202569,203 mi+7,802 mi
  3. 22/01/202569,212 mi+9 mi
  4. 05/02/202678,707 mi+9,495 mi
  5. 10/02/202678,709 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 8,311 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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2016 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
73
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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