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AE18 BBJ

2018 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,112 mi
Last recorded80,112 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Land Rover Discovery50,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 BBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 80,112 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 80,104 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 72,196 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 62,519 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 53,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 53,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NO BRAKE PAD FRICTION LINING PRESENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 41,702 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 30,120 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low 3mm worn inner edge-nail

Offside Rear tyre low 3mm worn inner edge

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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AE18 BBJ is a 2018 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 AE18 BBJ, 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 AE18 BBJ?

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What year was AE18 BBJ registered?

AE18 BBJ is a 2018 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 June 2018.

Is AE18 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 BBJ 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.

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