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G2 LSD

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,244 mi
Last recorded193,244 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 LSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 193,244 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 185,197 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 191,150 miles

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

Floor pan to rear has slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight corrosion to both rear inner door arch

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 191,150 miles

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

Floor pan to rear has slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight corrosion to both rear inner door arch

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 175,195 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 154,496 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 116,970 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 130,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 116,634 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 116,634 miles

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

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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G2 LSD is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G2 LSD, 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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G2 LSD is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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