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AE18 BCY

2018 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,329 mi
Last recorded75,329 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Land Rover Discovery50,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 75,329 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 65,502 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 65,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 56,401 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 56,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 46,757 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 46,757 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 35,021 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 30,698 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 23,626 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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AE18 BCY is a 2018 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BCY, 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.

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What year was AE18 BCY registered?

AE18 BCY is a 2018 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is AE18 BCY safe to buy?

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