Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Land Rover Disco Y Sport Black Hse Td4 A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Land Rover Disco Y Sport Black Hse Td4 A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Land Rover Disco Y Sport Black Hse Td4 A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Land Rover Disco Y Sport Black Hse Td4 A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles, the 2016 Land Rover Disco Y Sport Black Hse Td4 A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Land Rover Disco Y Sport Black Hse Td4 A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Land Rover Disco Y Sport Black Hse Td4 A (2016)

130 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.1% first-time pass rate

2016 Land Rover Disco Y Sport Black Hse Td4 A

CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2016 Land Rover Disco Y Sport Black Hse Td4 A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport diesel is a genuine concern: it's failing MOT at 58.6%, well below the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly four in ten owners are walking away with a fail notice. No dangerous defects have been recorded, which is the only bright spot, but the low pass rate signals persistent reliability issues across the cohort.

At 75,127 miles average, these vehicles are showing their age for a 2016 model, yet they're accumulating just 0.17 failures per test—suggesting failures are concentrated among problem cars rather than widespread wear. Before buying one, have an independent pre-purchase inspection focus on the specific failure trends in this model, and factor in likely MOT costs within the first year of ownership.

We have limited data for the 2016 Land Rover Disco Y Sport Black Hse Td4 A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

94.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 2.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

75k

Middle half: 65k–85k

For context

These stats describe 130 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	129	94%	0.17

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Land Rover Disco Y Sport Black Hse Td4 A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

74,515

typical

65,080

low mileage

85,123

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Land Rover Disco Y Sport Black Hse Td4 A vehicles fall between 65,080 and 85,123 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 65,080 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 65,080–85,123 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Land Rover Disco Y Sport Black Hse Td4 As sit.

⚠ Over 114,916 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Land Rover Disco Y Sport Black Hse Td4 A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Land Rover Disco Y Sport Black Hse Td4 As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 58 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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