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L15 BLM

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

234,319 mi
Last recorded234,319 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 BLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 234,319 miles

Body has slight corrosion front and rear body mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 233,126 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear tyres are quite badly deteriorated. side walls / shoulders splitting

Fail 4 Nov 2016 233,045 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper area of the inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top of rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint top of rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear tyres are quite badly deteriorated. side walls / shoulders splitting

Pass 1 Feb 2016 226,806 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished to the limit

Pass 8 Oct 2014 208,179 miles

All 4 tyres have perished to the limit

Steering damper rubber bush has perished to the limit

The front anti roll bar D bushes have play in them

The n/s rear shock absorber lower bush is split/perished to the limit

The o/s front hub seal is leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 195,045 miles

Both front tyres have perished to the limit

Front brake pads are low

Fail 12 Aug 2013 194,896 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front tyres have perished to the limit

The front brake pads are low

Pass 12 Jul 2012 182,340 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 171,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2011 171,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 167,523 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front headlamp glass cracked & unit misted

Fail 15 Apr 2010 167,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in steering idler

tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Mar 2009 163,244 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 134,918 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 100,625 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 100,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

oil cooler pipes leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2006 69,749 miles

oil leak

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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L15 BLM is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L15 BLM, 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 L15 BLM registered?

L15 BLM is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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