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A5 VGM

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,718 mi
Last recorded64,718 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,718 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,011 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,713 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,684 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,115 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake operation feels rough

n/s rear tyre side wall geting perished

srs light stays on

Fail 25 Jun 2008 29,115 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake operation feels rough

n/s rear tyre side wall geting perished

srs light stays on

Pass 2 May 2007 20,773 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 14,232 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

handbrake cable feels rough

rear propshaft rear rubber coupling split

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 VGM is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VGM, 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 A5 VGM registered?

A5 VGM is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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