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J12 WNC

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

153,531 mi
Last recorded153,531 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 WNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 153,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 151,998 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 151,998 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 145,882 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 148,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 145,516 miles

n/s/f sidelight dull

Fail 28 Jun 2010 145,495 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f sidelight dull

Pass 30 Jun 2009 139,227 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 139,206 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 135,651 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 135,640 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 128,809 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 128,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 121,620 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 121,597 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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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J12 WNC is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J12 WNC, 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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J12 WNC is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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