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228 JAJ

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,149 mi
Last recorded89,149 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration228 JAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 89,149 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 84,223 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 80,989 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 74,809 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

slight play in offside outer ball joint

Pass 20 Aug 2021 67,856 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 64,152 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 64,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,978 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 51,978 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear sensor just starting to contact disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted to match N/S/F (4.1.2 (a))

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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228 JAJ is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 228 JAJ, 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 228 JAJ registered?

228 JAJ is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is 228 JAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 228 JAJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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