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LAZ 4227

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,340 mi
Last recorded123,340 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 4227
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2010 123,340 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 107,426 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 104,028 miles

propshaft rear universal joint rubber driving flange starting to split

Pass 4 Dec 2007 101,155 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 96,010 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2005 88,308 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
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LAZ 4227 is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LAZ 4227, 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

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What year was LAZ 4227 registered?

LAZ 4227 is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is LAZ 4227 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 4227 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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