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M11 GBP

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,567 mi
Last recorded158,567 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 GBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 158,567 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 158,811 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Engine leaking oil

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 146,418 miles

bad engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2006 132,247 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 132,247 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

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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M11 GBP is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M11 GBP, 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 M11 GBP registered?

M11 GBP is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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The MOT history for M11 GBP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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