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M2 OHR

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

203,218 mi
Last recorded203,218 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 OHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2025 203,218 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail within 30cm Anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush & securing washer missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded & split (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank support strap corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel housing leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn wheel spacers fitted to all four hubs (5.2.2 (c) (i))

speedometer not working

Pass 17 Dec 2024 203,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 203,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 199,998 miles

Central Seat belt buckle casing broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 199,998 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Seat belt buckle casing broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 190,188 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 181,334 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 172,741 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 163,112 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 155,627 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 155,554 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f sill/floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded c pillar/arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/body mount areas prior repairs not seam welded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded c pillar/arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/body mount areas area prior repair not seam welded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner/upper arch above wheel (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bodyshell corroded/poor,n/s/r boot floor,n/s/f inner wing areas holed

boot floor area @ belt anchor areas corroded,sill trims fitted,some areas not visible

exhaust corroded,front flexi blowing

n/s/r lower sidelight inop

o/s/r door locking fault

o/s/r tyre bolt in tread

rear brake pipes corroded

rear bump stops missing

rear footbrake poor effort

rear mid belt latch damaged

unable to assess some areas due to oil leaks

Pass 27 Jan 2017 149,718 miles

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch / door shut. very near to seat belt anchor point

slight play in nearside front hub assembly

some corrosion to nearside front inner wing

some corrosion to nearside rear body mount

some play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 23 Jan 2017 149,683 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine (7.2.3)

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

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

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

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch / door shut. very near to seat belt anchor point

slight play in nearside front hub assembly

some corrosion to nearside front inner wing

some corrosion to nearside rear body mount

some play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 20 Feb 2016 145,340 miles

coolant leak

rear brake discs poor

steering arm ball joints perished

trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 140,446 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear prop coupling perished

Pass 22 Sep 2014 136,921 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 128,810 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 124,087 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 122,868 miles

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

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

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

aux drive belt worn

both front inner wing panels starting to corrode

both outer sills getting weak

nearside rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2010 118,044 miles

both outer sills getting weak

nearside rear metal brake pipe rusty above diff

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Sep 2009 113,080 miles

both outer sills getting weak

nearside rear body mount getting weak

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Sep 2008 104,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 104,687 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 100,395 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 95,076 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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M2 OHR is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M2 OHR, 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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M2 OHR is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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