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D16 SSS

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,465 mi
Last recorded84,465 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 SSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 134,617 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 81,076 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 132,098 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 132,082 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 131,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 76,698 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 66,595 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 51,855 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 130,748 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 36,853 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,046 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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D16 SSS is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 129,265 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 D16 SSS, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D16 SSS registered?

D16 SSS is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is D16 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 SSS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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