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B11 TAO

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,605 mi
Last recorded69,605 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 TAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2012 69,605 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, 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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 62,130 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,251 miles

sills croed

Pass 7 Nov 2009 59,661 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 59,661 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2008 56,237 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2008 56,237 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 53,201 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 53,201 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 50,201 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 TAO is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TAO, 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 B11 TAO registered?

B11 TAO is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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