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A8 RPB

2015 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,970 mi
Last recorded102,970 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Discovery69,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 102,970 miles

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 100,302 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 100,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 90,587 miles

Coolant leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 80,246 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 72,578 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 64,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 56,511 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 56,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 46,291 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber bush slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads very low on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs lipped[ undercut] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 31,365 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has 3mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Has 2mm remaining.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 31,363 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has 3mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Has 2mm remaining.

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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A8 RPB is a 2015 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A8 RPB, 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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A8 RPB is a 2015 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2015.

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