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B3 MHB

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,629 mi
Last recorded135,629 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 MHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 135,629 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 134,380 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

headlamps deteriorated

play in both front axle swivels

rear brake pads low

slight play rear wheel bearings

wing mouldings not fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2014 127,945 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 112,869 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 104,261 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nearside and offside front hub bearing

sticker in swept area but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 25 Sep 2010 99,828 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 92,686 miles

Corrosion to two body mounting areas

Fail 14 Sep 2009 92,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 92,632 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 92,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 91,988 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 87,703 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 85,111 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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B3 MHB is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B3 MHB, 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 B3 MHB registered?

B3 MHB is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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The MOT history for B3 MHB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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