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L14 CEA

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,152 mi
Last recorded90,152 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 CEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 90,152 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 90,152 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 82,923 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,459 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 76,459 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 May 2006 72,963 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 72,963 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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L14 CEA is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L14 CEA, 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 L14 CEA registered?

L14 CEA is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L14 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L14 CEA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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