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B9 GNE

1996 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,145 mi
Last recorded66,145 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 GNE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 66,145 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 60,793 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 60,714 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper not fully secured

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 60,703 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded at body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded at body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,010 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 60,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,471 miles

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

rear brake discs poor condition (corrosion)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,348 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 47,667 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipe from tank perishing

general light corrosion under vehicle

light corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 28 May 2014 46,482 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipe from tank perishing

general light corrosion under vehicle

light corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 8 May 2013 46,014 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 46,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,523 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,169 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear brqake discs rusty

Pass 4 May 2010 44,250 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 44,250 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 43,440 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 43,440 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both rear brake discs inner faces rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,398 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,290 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,335 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 37,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear propshaft dougnut splitting

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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B9 GNE is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B9 GNE, 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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B9 GNE is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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