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M444 AJM

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

246,231 mi
Last recorded246,231 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 AJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 246,231 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 230,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 230,008 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 215,075 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 204,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 204,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 199,275 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 199,275 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 198,190 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 191,114 miles

nearside swivel hub seals leaking

offside rear brake disc backplate cover corroding

rear bump stops missing

rear propshaft coupling deteriorating

Fail 8 Jul 2009 191,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower 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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside swivel hub seals leaking

offside rear brake disc backplate cover corroding

rear bump stops missing

rear propshaft coupling deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2008 184,313 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 184,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

all track rod ends /drag links slight wear.

n/s/f traction joint starting to leak

Pass 28 Jun 2007 168,512 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 168,512 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r door latch panel starting to rust

Pass 1 Aug 2006 154,183 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 154,183 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight lift in track rod ends

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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M444 AJM is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 M444 AJM, 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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M444 AJM is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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