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1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
4 Dr. Wagon/Sport Utility
All wheel drive


CARFAX has collected the industry's leading used car safety and reliability ratings into one, convenient report. With this report, you'll know the safety and reliability of your next used car. All information presented in this report is specific to the 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. Please view the CARFAX Vehicle History Report for the detailed history of a specific used LAND ROVER.

 

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NHTSA Crash Test Results National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
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Frontal Crash: Rating:   NHTSA Five Star Legend
Driver Rating 3 of 5  
Passenger Rating 3 of 5  
Side Crash: Rating:  
Front Seat Not Tested  
Rear Seat Not Tested  
Rollover Resistance: Rating:  
Rollover Resistance Not Tested  

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides 3 different ratings - full-width frontal crash test , side impact crash test , and rollover resistance . The frontal crash test indicates how well the safety features and restraints will protect an occupant in a head-on collision. The side-impact test conveys the chance of a severe chest injury, while the rollover resistance rating estimates the risk of rolling over in a single vehicle crash. Go to NHTSA to learn more about these results.


IIHS Crash Test Results Highway Loss Data Institute
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY are not available in CARFAX Safety & Reliability Ratings.




Low-Speed Damage Repair Highway Loss Data Institute
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Front Crash Description: Front Crash Cost:
Front into flat barrier $ 760
Front into angle barrier $ 3061
Rear Crash Description: Rear Crash Cost:
Rear into flat barrier $ 2585
Rear into pole $ 1443
Average Damage Per Test $ 1962

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5 mph crash tests to assess bumper performance. These results convey how well this 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY bumpers will protect the car body from damage in low-speed collisions. The low-speed damage repair costs for this 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY were obtained from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Learn more about these results.


Injury, Collision, & Theft Indicators Highway Loss Data Institute
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Index: Score: Rating:
Injury Index 85 Average
Collision Index 156 Substantially worse than average
Theft Index 158 Worse than average


These scores are stated in relative terms, with 100 being the average for all cars in each category. Scores greater than 100 represent higher risk in each category. For example, an injury indicator score of 122 means that a passenger in this model is 22% more likely to be injured in an accident. The injury, collision, and theft indicators for this 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY are provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Learn more about these results.



Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
Important: The following recalls were issued for the 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). To find out if a specific 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an authorized dealership for more information.

Recall date: 03-15-2005
Units potentially affected: 45,267
NHTSA campaign number: 04V203000
Defective part or component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Description: On certain sport utility vehicles, a stress crack can develop in the plastic fuel tanks. Cracks which continue to propagate can ultimately result in signs of liquid fuel from the underside of the vehicle when filling the tank, particularly if overfilling is attempted. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel tank. Owner notification began March 15, 2005. Owners should contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Recall date: Not reported
Units potentially affected: 20,889
NHTSA campaign number: 96V247000
Defective part or component: STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Description: The right front door can fail to latch fully when closing, causing the door to ""bounce"" back off the door seals. This condition could cause unexpected opening of the door increasing the risk of a vehicle accident or personal injury. Dealers will install corrective hardware on the right front door. Delaers will also check the door latches for the other doors at the same time.


This 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



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J.D. Power Ratings
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Ownership: Rating:
Initial Ratings (up to 1 year)  
Overall Quality No data from source
  Mechanical Quality Rating 2 of 5
  Feature and Accessory Quality Rating 2 of 5
  Body and Interior Quality Rating 2 of 5
Overall Appeal No data from source
  Performance Rating 2 of 5
  Comfort Rating 2 of 5
  Feature and Instrument Panel No data from source
  Style Rating 4 of 5
Midterm Ratings (1-3 Years)  
  Mechanical Reliability No data from source
  Feature and Accessory Reliability No data from source
  Body and Interior Reliability No data from source
Long Term Ratings (3-5 Years)  
Overall Dependability No data from source
  Mechanical Dependability No data from source
  Feature and Accessory Dependability No data from source
  Body and Interior Dependability No data from source

J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and customer satisfaction syndicated studies to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all models across segments.

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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category: Comments: Rating:
Engine No data from source
Transmission & Driveline No data from source
Steering & Suspension No data from source
Brakes No data from source
Heating & Air Conditioning No data from source
Starting & Charging No data from source
Accessories No data from source
Identifix Legend


This 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY reliability information was provided by Identifix. Identifix is the nation's largest technical support service for the aftermarket auto repair industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by Identifix, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage: Years/Mileage:
Basic 3 years or 42.000 miles  
Drivetrain 3 years or 42.000 miles  
Emissions 2 years or 24,000 miles  
Corrosion 6 years with Unlimited mileage  
Transferable Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.  
Roadside Assistance Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or miles.  
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data from source  
Specific Components 8 years or 80,000 miles  
Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance is free during basic coverage.  

This 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY warranty information has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.


Awards
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