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A335 TAG

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

151,421 mi
Last recorded151,421 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA335 TAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 151,421 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 146,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid brake pipe corroded the full length (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body has various areas of corrosion but does not affect structural rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/S/R half shaft cap has bolt missing

Pass 6 Dec 2017 144,913 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 140,643 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 136,732 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 131,852 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 124,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 124,780 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 Sep 2012 122,870 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 121,562 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 119,000 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 118,892 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 118,587 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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A335 TAG is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A335 TAG, 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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A335 TAG is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is A335 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A335 TAG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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