2016 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · SV16 RUR
2016 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 46,988 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV16 RUR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 46,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SV16 RUR 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 (SV16 RUR) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SV16 RUR Mileage History
- 10/02/202335,199 mi
- 14/02/202439,441 mi+4,242 mi
- 15/02/202439,444 mi+3 mi
- 19/02/202543,113 mi+3,669 mi
- 16/02/202646,988 mi+3,875 mi
Average of roughly 3,909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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