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B18 JDF

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,146 mi
Last recorded132,146 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 JDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 132,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Oct 2018 132,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 124,539 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 124,500 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 119,486 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing when spun

Fail 1 Apr 2016 119,486 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing when spun

Pass 2 Apr 2015 113,837 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 105,585 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 93,559 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,904 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly dry

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 77,385 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly dry

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,705 miles

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 19 Feb 2010 69,701 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

ALL DISCS PITTED/CORRODED

BOTH N/S TYRES WORN ON EDGES

COOLANT LOW

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Feb 2009 63,213 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,404 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 57,403 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,100 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 52,093 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 45,698 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 45,696 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r door cannot open from inside or outside

srs light staying on

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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B18 JDF is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 109,579 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 B18 JDF, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B18 JDF registered?

B18 JDF is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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