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HXZ 5899

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,286 mi
Last recorded189,286 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXZ 5899
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 189,286 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 187,585 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 186,171 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 184,808 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 182,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 178,788 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 175,001 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 168,758 miles

N/S Inner Sill Has Slight Corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S Inner Sill Has Slight Corrosion

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 168,758 miles

N/S Inner Sill Has Slight Corrosion

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S Inner Sill Has Slight Corrosion

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2011 166,220 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 154,005 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 149,882 miles

43% brake advisory;SERVICE BRAKES ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS; IT WOULD APPEAR THEY NEED ATTENTION

Fail 18 May 2009 149,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 143,824 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2008 143,742 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2006 136,628 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 130,086 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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HXZ 5899 is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HXZ 5899, 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 HXZ 5899 registered?

HXZ 5899 is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 1995.

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The MOT history for HXZ 5899 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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