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H8 GMR

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,463 mi
Last recorded172,463 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 GMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 172,463 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 171,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner sill damaged

Nearside Front Inner sill damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2016 169,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2015 164,348 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 153,359 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 143,608 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 133,068 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 122,691 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 111,678 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 95,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

s.r.s warning lamp on

Fail 12 Nov 2009 95,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

s.r.s warning lamp on

Pass 7 Jan 2009 83,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,512 miles

front shockers leaking

o/s front swivel leaking

Fail 30 Jan 2008 67,512 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

front shockers leaking

o/s front swivel leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2007 61,215 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 60,018 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s + o/s front drive shaft seals slight 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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H8 GMR is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 H8 GMR, 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 H8 GMR registered?

H8 GMR is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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