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A20 BYM

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,189 mi
Last recorded155,189 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 155,189 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 155,189 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 154,598 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

battery insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 154,561 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 153,452 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 153,397 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 151,467 miles

underbody rusty in various places

Pass 15 Jan 2009 150,500 miles

o/s/r tyre cut inner sidewall

various corrosion body outwith designated area

Fail 9 Jan 2009 150,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 149,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight leak power steering box

Fail 7 Jan 2008 149,164 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 147,561 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 147,512 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 147,287 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 138,857 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2005 138,857 miles

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?

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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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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