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A4 NWR

1996 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,584 mi
Last recorded176,584 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 NWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 176,584 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 176,583 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 174,115 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 167,223 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 160,112 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 140,564 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 125,667 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 163,000 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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A4 NWR is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A4 NWR, 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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What year was A4 NWR registered?

A4 NWR is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is A4 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 NWR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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