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A12 JFE

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,337 mi
Last recorded110,337 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 JFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 110,337 miles

Front axle swivel hubs weeping

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlight poor pattern, condensation inside light unit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear propshaft flex coupling splitting

oil leaks

underbody, chassis and brake pipes waxoiled

Pass 21 Nov 2014 110,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroding

front axle swivel hubs weeping

underbody waxoiled

Pass 26 Oct 2013 108,924 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

underbody waxoiled

Fail 23 Nov 2012 108,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 108,847 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 103,006 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 22 Nov 2010 103,006 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Dec 2009 100,114 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 95,416 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 91,867 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 87,610 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 86,765 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 86,765 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 JFE is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 JFE registered?

A12 JFE is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is A12 JFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 JFE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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