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1578 RD

2016 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,667 mi
Last recorded39,667 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1578 RD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 39,667 miles

3rd row seat belts not fully checked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 38,116 miles

3 Rd row seat belts not checked

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Hand brake eyelets worn

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Side steps are rotten/rusted

Pass 25 Jul 2023 34,936 miles

3 rd row seat belts not checked

Pass 29 Jul 2022 32,839 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,321 miles

Centre and rear seat belts not checked

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 29,321 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Centre and rear seat belts not checked

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 27,075 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 25,191 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 25,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 22,439 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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1578 RD is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 61,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1578 RD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 10 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1578 RD registered?

1578 RD is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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