2016 Land Rover Discovery · 36,526 MOT tests
2016 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2016 Land Rover Discoverys fail 17.9% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 25 Discovery years (36,526 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 17.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 72,665
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 36,526
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.9% of tests fail here (73% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.7%
- Brakes4.9%
- Tyres3.7%
- Suspension3.1%
- Body, chassis and structure2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Registration plate lamp not working 3.1%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.03%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.59%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.43%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.42%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Propshaft bearing excessively worn 1.34%
A worn propshaft bearing can cause vibration and noise and may fail, potentially leaving the car stranded.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.47%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.98%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.13%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.95%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Discovery year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2016 Land Rover Discoverys fail 17.9% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 25 Discovery years (36,526 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often registration plate lamp not working (3.1% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.03% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Land Rover Discovery shows 72,665 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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