2016 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · SY16 VGF
2016 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 101,157 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY16 VGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 101,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY16 VGF 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 (SY16 VGF) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SY16 VGF Mileage History
- 20/03/202378,217 mi
- 23/03/202378,256 mi+39 mi
- 20/03/202482,176 mi+3,920 mi
- 13/03/202591,888 mi+9,712 mi
- 23/03/2026101,157 mi+9,269 mi
Average of roughly 7,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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