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B8 MUD

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,515 mi
Last recorded121,515 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 121,515 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 120,981 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 120,545 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 112,318 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,853 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 107,687 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 107,426 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 107,252 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 107,055 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 124,792 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside sill corroded

offside front sidelight dull

offside sill corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2009 113,267 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 113,265 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear flexy brake pipe ferrules corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2008 110,411 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 110,411 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 106,173 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 106,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front number plate deteriorating

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 2 May 2006 99,962 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 99,962 miles

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

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

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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B8 MUD is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B8 MUD, 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 B8 MUD registered?

B8 MUD is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 May 1996.

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