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B15 GKC

1998 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,889 mi
Last recorded134,889 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 GKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 134,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 128,721 miles

Offside rear seat belt buckle damaged working ok

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 128,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear seat belt buckle damaged working ok

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 122,709 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 112,007 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 93,743 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 93,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 93,711 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 93,711 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear propshaft rubber u/j splitting

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2006 84,865 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 84,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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B15 GKC is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 124,084 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 B15 GKC, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B15 GKC registered?

B15 GKC is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is B15 GKC safe to buy?

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