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B8 VCA

2013 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,011 mi
Last recorded106,011 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Discovery81,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 VCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 106,011 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 100,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 100,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 95,424 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 95,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 89,932 miles

Rear propshaft centre mounting starting to split

Fail 19 Jul 2023 89,927 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear propshaft centre mounting starting to split

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jul 2022 83,773 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle at floor clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle at floor clip (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake discs have some wear

Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both front /os,ns/ brake hoses ferrule corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides /os,ns/ at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear lower , upper /os,ns/ brake hoses ferrule corroded

Rear both rear/os,ns/ brake pipes on upper arm slight corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2020 73,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both front /os,ns/ brake hoses ferrule corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides /os,ns/ at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear lower , upper /os,ns/ brake hoses ferrule corroded

Rear both rear/os,ns/ brake pipes on upper arm slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,722 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B8 VCA is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 81,865 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 B8 VCA, 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 13 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B8 VCA is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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