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A21 VFV

2018 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,953 mi
Last recorded146,953 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Land Rover Discovery50,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 VFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 146,953 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2025 141,466 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 129,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column UJ dust cover deteriorated.

Fail 5 Jan 2024 129,924 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column UJ dust cover deteriorated.

Pass 21 Mar 2023 113,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2022 93,529 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2022 93,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,751 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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A21 VFV is a 2018 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 50,619 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 A21 VFV, 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 8 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A21 VFV?

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What year was A21 VFV registered?

A21 VFV is a 2018 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is A21 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 VFV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A21 VFV have outstanding finance?

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