CarVerify

Free Car Check

H3 TAJ

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,973 mi
Last recorded164,973 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 TAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 164,973 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 164,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise under body surface corrision

Fail 10 Oct 2008 154,227 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 154,227 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2007 134,072 miles

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

FRONT FOG LIGHT INSECURE O/S

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 134,072 miles

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

FRONT FOG LIGHT INSECURE O/S

Fail 4 Oct 2007 134,031 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 124,857 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H3 TAJ 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 50%.

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 H3 TAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H3 TAJ?

You can check the full history of H3 TAJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H3 TAJ registered?

H3 TAJ is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is H3 TAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 TAJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H3 TAJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H3 TAJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.