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A20 VBS

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,748 mi
Last recorded200,748 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 200,748 miles

Oil leak

both rear seat belts mounts slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 194,173 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 182,911 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 164,088 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 141,596 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 141,596 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 119,846 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smeary

grease contamination offside front hub assembly

washers require adjustment/unblocking

Pass 12 Apr 2007 113,745 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 113,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

slight play in rear axle upper ball joint

Pass 31 Mar 2006 87,919 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 87,919 miles

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

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

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 VBS is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A20 VBS, 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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What year was A20 VBS registered?

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

Is A20 VBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 VBS 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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