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G3 WAR

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

191,276 mi
Last recorded191,276 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 WAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 191,276 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 191,276 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 190,452 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 186,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside steering drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 179,990 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 171,407 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 156,998 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 151,641 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 151,014 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play lower kingpin swivel (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside & nearside front body mountings corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 150,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 149,731 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 148,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 145,661 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear axle bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 145,661 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear axle bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 140,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear axle offside & nearside bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 128,066 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 120,027 miles

offside front indicator lense cracked, unit 1/3 full of water

Fail 8 Jan 2009 120,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside front indicator lense cracked, unit 1/3 full of water

Pass 19 May 2007 115,233 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 115,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 5 May 2006 107,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 May 2006 107,599 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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G3 WAR is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 G3 WAR, 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 G3 WAR registered?

G3 WAR is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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