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H16 SPR

1995 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,433 mi
Last recorded144,433 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 SPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 144,433 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 144,433 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 137,962 miles

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

n/s rear tyre aged

Pass 23 Jul 2009 132,819 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 132,815 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 127,855 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 127,813 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 122,737 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 116,267 miles

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

nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2005 110,258 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 110,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H16 SPR is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H16 SPR, 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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H16 SPR is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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