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B17 GMH

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,325 mi
Last recorded209,325 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2006
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 GMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2006 209,325 miles

No centre rear seat belt fitted.

Fail 15 Jun 2006 209,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS light staying on.

Front screen cracked.

Gaiter on o/s drag link end perished.

Gaiters on both track rod ends split.

N/s lower taillight not working.

Oil on engine.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

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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B17 GMH is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B17 GMH, 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 B17 GMH registered?

B17 GMH is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 March 1995.

Is B17 GMH safe to buy?

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