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B9 SRX

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,329 mi
Last recorded191,329 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 SRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 191,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 188,980 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 187,848 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 187,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Fuel pipe leaking top of engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 186,753 miles

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

General corrosion of vehicle underside

Fail 24 Mar 2023 186,741 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded within 30 cm of seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion of vehicle underside

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 185,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 183,281 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 183,268 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 182,117 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 182,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 179,527 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 175,887 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor area (6.1.B.2)

General corrosion underside of vehicle in & out of prescribed areas

Nearside Body has slight corrosion body mounts at front & rear of sill section (6.1.B.2)

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 175,849 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounts at front & rear of sill section (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside & offside, floor under rear seats & into wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion boot floor area (6.1.B.2)

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

General corrosion underside of vehicle in & out of prescribed areas

Nearside Body has slight corrosion body mounts at front & rear of sill section (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 24 Mar 2017 171,644 miles

movement in upper steering column

Fail 24 Mar 2017 171,644 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

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

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

movement in upper steering column

Pass 31 Mar 2016 168,448 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 168,432 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 164,896 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 164,196 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 161,788 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 161,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 158,928 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 155,597 miles

Front offside hub oil seal leaking.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 155,586 miles

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

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

Front offside hub oil seal leaking.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 147,447 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 147,447 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 135,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 129,729 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 127,726 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 126,569 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 124,138 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 124,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 SRX is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 B9 SRX, 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 SRX is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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