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B18 SHL

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,878 mi
Last recorded188,878 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 SHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 188,878 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 188,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 177,191 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 170,581 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 164,856 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 159,347 miles

unable to access welding on n/s inner sill due to underseal

Fail 3 Jun 2010 159,347 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 158,929 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 158,929 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 158,420 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 158,420 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 156,362 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 156,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f inner wing holed

slight free play felt at steering wheel

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 SHL is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B18 SHL, 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 B18 SHL registered?

B18 SHL is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is B18 SHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 SHL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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