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F21 CYE

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,217 mi
Last recorded166,217 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 CYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 166,217 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all break discs corroded/pitted but not weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a link ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage steering box moist (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to nearside screen not effecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured outer lower rear indicators darker in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported resecured on test (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body mounting points altered but not weakened (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 166,181 miles

Body has an unsafe modification both front bush wires (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose insecure and brake pipe catches body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecurely attached nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing drag link end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front centre and rear body mountings on inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecurely attached nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting on inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Steering locking device missing drag link end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod has slight movement in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rear prop shaft donut deteriorate (6.1.7 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2014 143,717 miles

corrosion to underside

slight play in multi link steering

Pass 15 Nov 2013 137,932 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 131,210 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 128,028 miles

Body sills holed in non prescribed area

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 122,724 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 122,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 112,693 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 112,693 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 99,009 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r inner wheel arches

Fail 13 Dec 2007 98,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r inner wheel arches

Pass 20 Dec 2006 94,244 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 94,228 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 137,761 miles

both rear brake disc pitted and scored

play in front offside wheel bearing

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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F21 CYE is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F21 CYE, 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 F21 CYE registered?

F21 CYE is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is F21 CYE safe to buy?

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