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A12 LAG

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,962 mi
Last recorded74,962 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,962 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,947 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 28 Feb 2017 74,947 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,899 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 74,896 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 74,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside front coil spring not fully seated advise further attention

Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,170 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 69,718 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 69,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,697 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

condition of rear brake discs inner surface

Fail 23 Feb 2012 68,696 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

condition of rear brake discs inner surface

Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

genral underboby/chassis corrosion

slight leak from nearside front swivel ball

Pass 31 Dec 2009 61,164 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 61,162 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,406 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 57,388 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 50,390 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 50,390 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front hub leaking oil near to brake disk

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,240 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 34,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 34,503 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 LAG is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A12 LAG, 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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A12 LAG is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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