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M55 AWW

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

242,781 mi
Last recorded242,781 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 AWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 242,781 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 240,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 219,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 217,257 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 217,267 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 206,902 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both o/s n/s front stub axle leaking slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2016 195,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

n/s rear lens damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2016 195,540 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective freed off (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing loose (5.2.1b)

n/s rear lens damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2015 182,634 miles

Oil leak

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 182,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 169,683 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 156,372 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 143,860 miles

advise n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer shoulder

Pass 26 Jan 2011 128,385 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 114,842 miles

Repairs as fail 17th

Fail 17 Feb 2010 114,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 99,187 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2009 99,187 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,499 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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M55 AWW is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M55 AWW, 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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M55 AWW is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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