MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,189 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
N/S/F N/S/R body to chassis mounts corroded
Oil leak
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
N/S/F N/S/R body to chassis mounts corroded
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
battery insecure
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
battery insecure
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Battery insecure
Front bumper insecure
N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING O/S/F O/S/R N/S/F TYRE WALLS CRACKED O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Front bumper insecure
N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING O/S/F O/S/R N/S/F TYRE WALLS CRACKED O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
underbody rusty in various places
o/s/r tyre cut inner sidewall
various corrosion body outwith designated area
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
o/s/r tyre cut inner sidewall
various corrosion body outwith designated area
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
slight leak power steering box
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
slight leak power steering box
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers side front hub seal is leaking
unable to open drivers rear door from inside or out
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A20 BYM is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A20 BYM, 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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A20 BYM is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 1996.
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