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B18 YSS

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,018 mi
Last recorded97,018 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 YSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 97,018 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 98,586 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 94,809 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 92,097 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 92,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 90,205 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 87,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR METAL BRAKE PIPE TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR METAL BRAKE PIPE TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 83,603 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 79,539 miles

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

handbrake eff. only just met

Pass 20 Oct 2015 75,300 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,477 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,882 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,563 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,283 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 52,283 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,608 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,210 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,170 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,447 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 26,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 26,780 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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B18 YSS is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 101,786 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSS, 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 22 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 YSS registered?

B18 YSS is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 2004.

Is B18 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 YSS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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