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DEZ 9630

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,940 mi
Last recorded149,940 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 9630
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 149,940 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 149,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 135,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

boot floor corroded

o/s side step insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2010 134,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

boot floor corroded

o/s side step insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2008 125,002 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 112,568 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 107,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

diff pinion seal leaking

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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DEZ 9630 is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DEZ 9630, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DEZ 9630 registered?

DEZ 9630 is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is DEZ 9630 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 9630 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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