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L111 UMG

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,121 mi
Last recorded133,121 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 UMG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 133,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion underbody various places

oil wax sprayed to underbody front to rear

Fail 29 Jul 2022 133,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested blow on rear exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion underbody various places

oil wax sprayed to underbody front to rear

Fail 26 Feb 2022 133,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 132,667 miles

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

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 132,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 132,074 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2017 131,449 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 129,384 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 128,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 126,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 123,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 121,364 miles

offside rear shock damp

oil leaks

slight exhaust blow from front area

Pass 18 Aug 2011 118,799 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2011 118,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 116,345 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 116,344 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 112,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2009 112,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 98,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2008 98,605 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

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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L111 UMG is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L111 UMG, 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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L111 UMG is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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