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3 DCX

2016 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,399 mi
Last recorded116,399 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 116,399 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 110,613 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 106,322 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 99,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,187 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 78,775 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 48,827 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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3 DCX is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 3 DCX, 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 3 DCX registered?

3 DCX is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is 3 DCX safe to buy?

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