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242 BKO

2016 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,305 mi
Last recorded87,305 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration242 BKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 87,305 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 81,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear axle to propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres on 2mm tread

Pass 13 Feb 2024 76,286 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 76,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 69,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 2.5mm tread depth

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,533 miles

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

Offside Rear tyres 2-3mm tread

Oil leak, but not excessive axle oil pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 53,962 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 45,094 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 30,438 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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242 BKO is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 242 BKO, 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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242 BKO is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is 242 BKO safe to buy?

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