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G17 DDE

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

140,206 mi
Last recorded140,206 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 DDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 140,206 miles

Front Engine covers fitted

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 140,206 miles

Front Engine covers fitted

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 135,212 miles

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

Front Undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 135,212 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 135,806 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s n/s front / rear body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced silll o/s n/s front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 124,229 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills repaired inside and out all covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undercarriage all covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 124,222 miles

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills repaired inside and out all covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undercarriage all covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 118,007 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2019 111,068 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 111,068 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,075 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 108,044 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 101,920 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all over (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear suspension units corroded

both front swivel joints pitted

engine and gear box leaking oil.

shassi and body corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 101,914 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion panel (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sills (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all over (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear suspension units corroded

both front swivel joints pitted

engine and gear box leaking oil.

shassi and body corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 95,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,289 miles

welded repairs undersealed at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2014 94,690 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 93,909 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 93,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 92,988 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 91,235 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 91,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 89,917 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 89,064 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 89,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,368 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 85,129 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 82,250 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 80,459 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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G17 DDE is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 G17 DDE, 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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G17 DDE is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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