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A12 EVL

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,669 mi
Last recorded104,669 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 104,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear fuel pipes damp with fuel or oil

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2019 104,668 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear fuel pipes damp with fuel or oil

Pass 18 Jul 2018 103,397 miles

Nearside Rear shock top bush

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front top shock mount

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 103,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock top bush

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front top shock mount

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 102,369 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 102,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 101,181 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,233 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 95,695 miles

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

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

corrosion to both inner sills.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 93,620 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 91,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,661 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,418 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,856 miles

play to o/s drag link end

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2007 84,943 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 80,933 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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A12 EVL is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A12 EVL, 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 A12 EVL registered?

A12 EVL is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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