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G8 DST

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,851 mi
Last recorded82,851 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 DST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2014 82,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2013 78,493 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 78,493 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,802 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 66,281 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 66,281 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,889 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,328 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,788 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 33,023 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 25,849 miles

bumper insecure

Fail 2 May 2006 25,838 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

bumper insecure

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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G8 DST is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G8 DST, 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 G8 DST registered?

G8 DST is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is G8 DST safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 DST shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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