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A66 PTR

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

211,769 mi
Last recorded211,769 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA66 PTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 211,769 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play VERY STRONG ADVISE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 210,896 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 208,977 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 207,066 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 204,476 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 202,706 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 199,209 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 196,237 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 194,995 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 194,602 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 193,744 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 192,389 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 191,247 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 189,176 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 182,699 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 182,699 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2007 175,880 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 169,274 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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A66 PTR is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A66 PTR, 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 A66 PTR registered?

A66 PTR is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is A66 PTR safe to buy?

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