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L8 ALG

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,030 mi
Last recorded151,030 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 ALG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 151,030 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s outer sill has corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2015 139,157 miles

slight play at o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2014 130,332 miles

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

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

n/s sill slight corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2013 120,867 miles

n/s inner sill excessively corroded by out riggers

Fail 10 Sep 2013 120,693 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s inner sill excessively corroded by out riggers

Pass 25 Sep 2012 112,932 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 112,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 108,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 105,346 miles

both front inner wheel arches

rear wiper blade

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

anti slip rubber brake pedal slightly worn

both door steps corroded

slight corrosion on offside front arch under bonnet

slight dampness around transfer box

slight movement in both front seats

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 2 Nov 2010 105,320 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

anti slip rubber brake pedal slightly worn

both door steps corroded

both front inner wheel arches

rear wiper blade

slight corrosion on offside front arch under bonnet

slight dampness around transfer box

slight movement in both front seats

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 4 Nov 2009 101,344 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

noisy bearing in power steering pump

offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Fail 2 Nov 2009 101,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

noisy bearing in power steering pump

offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 24 Oct 2008
Pass 31 Oct 2007 92,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 87,394 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 87,394 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 82,817 miles

back box blowing slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2005 82,817 miles

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

back box blowing slightly

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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L8 ALG is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L8 ALG, 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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L8 ALG is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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