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A20 BTG

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,884 mi
Last recorded105,884 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2017 105,884 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner w/arch (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play of front outer (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

centre rear view mirror missing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

tow bar corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 103,523 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear sills corroding on undersides advise repairs at earliest convienience (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Oct 2015 102,125 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sills showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear axle bump stop missing

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,958 miles

both bolt on side steps corroding underneath

lift in front propshaft rear uj

n/s rear and o/s front mudflap brackets deteriorating

n/s rear axle bumpstop deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,119 miles

hand brake travel/ and slight side to side movment

both rear tyres badly cracked inner side walls

both running boards corroded

foot brake travel could be better

near side rear rebound rubber missing

off side front inner wheel holed

off side rear brake pipe rusted

slight play near front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jul 2013 92,114 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres badly cracked inner side walls

both running boards corroded

foot brake travel could be better

hand brake travel/ and slight side to side movment

near side rear rebound rubber missing

off side front inner wheel holed

off side rear brake pipe rusted

slight play near front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2012 91,616 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

hand brake travel and slight play on side to side

oil leak

oil on power steering pipes

slight play on both front wheel bearing

slight play on nearside rear wheel

Fail 17 Jul 2012 91,616 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

hand brake travel and slight play on side to side

oil leak

oil on power steering pipes

slight play on both front wheel bearing

slight play on nearside rear wheel

Pass 3 Aug 2011 90,277 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Corrosion to all brake pipes, borderline in places

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

Oil leak

Parking brake reserve travel borderline

Slight of wear/corrosion to both front brake discs

Fail 2 Aug 2011 90,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Corrosion to all brake pipes, borderline in places

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

Oil leak

Parking brake reserve travel borderline

Service brake reserve travel

Slight of wear/corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 12 Jul 2010 87,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal slightly spongy but not considered excessive

o/s rear brake disc corroding on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2009 82,065 miles

Brake pedal has a lot of travel but works well.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 73,526 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 73,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,228 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 65,225 miles

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

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

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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A20 BTG is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A20 BTG, 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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A20 BTG is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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