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237 HYO

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

275,081 mi
Last recorded275,081 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration237 HYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 275,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise exessive corrosion on near side rear inner sill

advise exessive corrosion on off side rear chassis

Pass 30 Oct 2012 267,484 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front propshaft u/j defective

Pass 8 Nov 2011 260,291 miles

n/s/r body mounting area has slight corrossion

o/s and n/s rear brake discs slightly pitted and scored

Pass 3 Nov 2010 252,238 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 243,427 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 243,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2008 238,968 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2008 238,968 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 226,121 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 225,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 207,077 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 207,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 191,802 miles

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers becoming worn

exhaust emissions just below maximum limits

o/side rear antiroll link bar joint slight play/wear

Fail 17 Oct 2005 191,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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237 HYO is a 1995 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 1995 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 136,011 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 237 HYO, 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 31 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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237 HYO is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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