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M14 DBH

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

219,275 mi
Last recorded219,275 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 DBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 219,275 miles

very large tractor style wheels fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2014 212,080 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 211,988 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 207,155 miles

off side rear boot floor corroded

off side rear boot floor to body mounting area corroded

some corrosion both front inner wing tops

Fail 4 Apr 2013 207,130 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

off side rear boot floor corroded

off side rear boot floor to body mounting area corroded

some corrosion both front inner wing tops

Pass 24 Mar 2012 202,321 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 198,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 198,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 191,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 191,940 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 174,780 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 156,920 miles

sills corroded

slight wear in n/s drag link

Fail 7 Mar 2008 156,920 miles

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

sills corroded

slight wear in n/s drag link

Pass 20 Mar 2007 142,033 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 141,882 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

advise coolant leak

advise engine oil leak

advise slight leak on transfer box

Pass 10 Mar 2006 129,323 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 129,323 miles

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

rear prop shaft joint cracked

rear shockers worn

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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M14 DBH is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M14 DBH, 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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M14 DBH is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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