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GSB 998

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,908 mi
Last recorded153,908 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSB 998
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 153,908 miles

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

both rear trailing arm (front bushes)perished, but no excessive movement

front steering arm from steering box has slight play in the ball joint closest to the nsf wheel

oil leaking from gearbox area

osf screen wash jet partially blocked

osf tyre wearing low on tread on the inner edge

osr door frame corroded near lock pin

rear prop shaft donut excessively worn

Fail 16 Sep 2010 153,908 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear trailing arm (front bushes)perished, but no excessive movement

front steering arm from steering box has slight play in the ball joint closest to the nsf wheel

oil leaking from gearbox area

osf screen wash jet partially blocked

osf tyre wearing low on tread on the inner edge

osr door frame corroded near lock pin

rear prop shaft donut excessively worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 114,548 miles

slight play in nsf ball joint

Pass 10 Sep 2008 134,781 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 134,781 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 123,416 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 116,018 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 116,018 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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GSB 998 is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GSB 998, 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 GSB 998 registered?

GSB 998 is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is GSB 998 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSB 998 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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