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B11 APA

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Red Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,326 mi
Last recorded157,326 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 APA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 157,326 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door Latch Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitmen Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitmen Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 141,282 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/f body mounting prescribed area excessively corroded but not seriously affecting it's strength

Fail 18 Sep 2017 141,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 127,054 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to Rear (borderline) (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Into Steering Box (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 127,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to Rear (borderline) (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Into Steering Box (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 112,835 miles

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 112,526 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 108,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 101,741 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 101,735 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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B11 APA is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B11 APA, 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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B11 APA is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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