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A5 VLR

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,861 mi
Last recorded104,861 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 104,861 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 101,748 miles

o/s/rear accident damage

wiring untidy under bonnet

Fail 16 Oct 2012 101,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/rear accident damage

wiring untidy under bonnet

Fail 25 Oct 2010 98,260 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 98,260 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 90,927 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 82,804 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 77,039 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 76,996 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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)

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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A5 VLR is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A5 VLR, 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 A5 VLR registered?

A5 VLR is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is A5 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 VLR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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