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285 BLU

2015 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,891 mi
Last recorded99,891 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Discovery69,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration285 BLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 99,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2026 120,397 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 94,090 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 115,496 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 85,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 85,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 109,337 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 75,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 103,673 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 64,434 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 98,295 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 56,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,458 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Dec 2020 49,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 49,145 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure bolt missing (10.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,412 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,810 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,591 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,855 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 41,557 miles

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,727 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,552 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,525 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,427 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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285 BLU is a 2015 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2015 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 69,495 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 285 BLU, 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 11 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 285 BLU registered?

285 BLU is a 2015 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 2015.

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