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F19 CEB

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

249,079 mi
Last recorded249,079 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF19 CEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 249,079 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor above rear shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor above rear shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 247,543 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

modified for offroad use

Pass 28 Apr 2020 246,352 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body

Steering box slight leak

Pass 9 Feb 2019 242,400 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 241,944 miles

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Mar 2016 238,456 miles

nearside rear suspension bumpstop rubber missing

offside body mountings insecure

offside front and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

underside very rusty in places

Fail 15 Mar 2016 238,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis section (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis section (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear suspension bumpstop rubber missing

offside body mountings insecure

offside front and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

underside very rusty in places

Fail 25 Feb 2016 238,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis section (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

nearside rear bumpstop rubber missing

offside body mountings insecure

offside front and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

rear seat belt stalks stuck under seat

underside very rusty in places

Pass 2 Mar 2015 235,016 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 230,995 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 230,995 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 227,943 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR BUMP-STOP MISSING

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

STEERING WHEEL COVER FITTED

Fail 26 Feb 2013 227,914 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

NEAR SIDE REAR BUMP-STOP MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC VERY THIN COMPARED TO OFFSIDE

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

STEERING WHEEL COVER FITTED

Fail 29 Feb 2012 223,995 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

CLUTCH & ACCEL BOTH ANTI-SLIPS MISSING

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR BUMP-STOP MISSING

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 223,995 miles

CLUTCH & ACCEL BOTH ANTI-SLIPS MISSING

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR BUMP-STOP MISSING

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 212,504 miles

offside and nearside front cab mounts rusting

Pass 2 Jul 2009 207,417 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 207,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 202,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 188,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 166,014 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 166,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F19 CEB is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F19 CEB, 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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F19 CEB is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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