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BIG 2127

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,259 mi
Last recorded99,259 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2127
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 99,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 99,259 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 82,494 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 82,494 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,899 miles

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

head light washer broken

o/s/f tyre wall cracked

o/s/r lamp in bumper damaged

oil leak rear axle

steering damper bushes worn slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2013 78,898 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front tyre side walls cracked

head light washer broken

o/s/r lamp in bumper damaged

oil leak rear axle

steering damper bushes worn slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2012 76,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,602 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 615,507 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,673 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,328 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,858 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 78,576 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 78,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Propshaft component defective

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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BIG 2127 is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BIG 2127, 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 BIG 2127 registered?

BIG 2127 is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is BIG 2127 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 2127 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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