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A16 CTO

2007 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,504 mi
Last recorded189,504 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Discovery102,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 189,504 miles

Offside number plate light not working

Offside rear Rod-arm, adjustment arm ball joint has play

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 188,551 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear Rod-arm, adjustment arm ball joint has play

Under vehicle, suspension, steering & braking components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 186,896 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Back arm inner movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 186,855 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Brake caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel cap slightly damaged (Sealing ok )

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Back arm inner movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 168,295 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 150,911 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 150,910 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 146,233 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 140,022 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 135,095 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 126,974 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 124,399 miles

Offside Front Lower windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Mar 2016 124,392 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Feb 2015 117,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 106,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2012 93,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,537 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,387 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 55,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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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A16 CTO is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,533 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 A16 CTO, 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 19 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 CTO is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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