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B9 WLW

1986 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,534 mi
Last recorded131,534 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Discovery136,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 WLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 131,534 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 116,759 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 85,555 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,767 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 172,743 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front floor corrosion

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front floor corrosion

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 172,041 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front floor corrosion

Nearside Rear out rigger corrosion

Offside Front floor corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2018 172,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front floor corrosion

Nearside Rear out rigger corrosion

Offside Front floor corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2017 171,626 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 171,622 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 170,850 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in front suspension joint

Fail 17 Sep 2016 170,850 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front slight play in front suspension joint

Pass 26 Sep 2015 170,121 miles

play and wear in front prop shaft universal joint

Pass 20 Sep 2014 169,003 miles

rear exhaust at rear slightly loose in its mounting

slight play in arm on steering box

Pass 28 Sep 2013 167,910 miles

large nut on drop arm on steering box pos loose ?? needs checking

Pass 29 Sep 2012 167,015 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 167,015 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 165,749 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Side facing seats not fitted with seat belts

Wipers do not self park

Fail 31 Aug 2011 165,724 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Ignition warning light remains on with engine running

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play at steering wheel, but within test limits

Side facing seats not fitted with seat belts

Wipers do not self park

Pass 29 Jan 2009 157,433 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 155,575 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 155,566 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 150,919 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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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B9 WLW is a 1986 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 136,612 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 B9 WLW, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B9 WLW is a 1986 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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