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166D639

1996 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,949 mi
Last recorded161,949 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration166D639
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2015 161,949 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 159,329 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 157,305 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 155,071 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 152,823 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 149,531 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 147,067 miles

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

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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166D639 is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 166D639, 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 166D639 registered?

166D639 is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is 166D639 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 166D639 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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