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FCZ 3005

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,377 mi
Last recorded134,377 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 3005
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 134,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

lpg gas tank straps corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 132,573 miles

vehicle has slight coorosion underneath

Fail 24 Oct 2013 132,554 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 131,780 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 131,780 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 130,170 miles

n/s/f door pillar corroded

rear brake discs are corroded/pitted

Fail 24 Aug 2011 130,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f door pillar corroded

rear brake discs are corroded/pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2010 126,333 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 120,409 miles

front No. plate poor condition

oil leaks

slight blow exhaust

Fail 3 Aug 2009 120,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

front No. plate poor condition

oil leaks

slight blow exhaust

Pass 27 Aug 2008 116,555 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 116,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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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FCZ 3005 is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FCZ 3005, 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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FCZ 3005 is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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