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A5 UCY

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

159,690 mi
Last recorded159,690 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 159,690 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 155,286 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 149,590 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 144,964 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 141,929 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 138,058 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 133,996 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 130,533 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 130,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 125,973 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 120,152 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 112,314 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 105,887 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 100,702 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 96,638 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 91,478 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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A5 UCY is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A5 UCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 UCY?

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What year was A5 UCY registered?

A5 UCY is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is A5 UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 UCY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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