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M333 RYS

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,510 mi
Last recorded108,510 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 RYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 108,510 miles

n/s front mirror poor condition

n/s front under wheel arch slight corroded

n/s rear seat belt stalk cover missing

oil leak

small chip in window n/s and o/s front

Pass 9 Feb 2011 106,138 miles

all 4 coil springs poor condition

both rear shock bushes poor condition

both rear wheel bearings slight play

front to rear metal brake pipes forming rust

n/s front wheel bearing slight play

n/s rear wheel arch poor

o/s front metal brake forming rust

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 104,296 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system rusty condition

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Feb 2009 94,050 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 75,301 miles

both rear shock top rubbers slight play both sides

n/s rear stalk cover missing

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

oil laek

Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,974 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 60,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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M333 RYS is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M333 RYS, 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 M333 RYS registered?

M333 RYS is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is M333 RYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M333 RYS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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