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BKZ 6981

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,393 mi
Last recorded143,393 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 6981
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 143,393 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 143,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 136,742 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

engine oil leaks oil level on min

Fail 4 Nov 2013 136,742 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

engine oil leaks oil level on min

Pass 14 Nov 2012 132,666 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 132,654 miles

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine dripping oil from sump plug--& sump porus (emissions not checked)

o/s front swivel ball seal leaking oil/grease

Pass 5 Feb 2010 123,240 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 105,957 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 94,221 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 84,739 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 78,839 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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BKZ 6981 is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BKZ 6981, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKZ 6981 registered?

BKZ 6981 is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for BKZ 6981 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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