MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear chassis corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch as chalked (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as chalked (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch as chalked (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear chassis corroded
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both n/s and o/s (2.7.4)
Nearside wing mirror misssing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vehicle chassis corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both n/s and o/s (2.7.4)
Nearside wing mirror misssing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vehicle chassis corroded
both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated
n/s and o/s side steps corroded and weakened
rear chassis and underside of vehicle poor condition
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch as chalked (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as chalked (5.2.6)
both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated
n/s and o/s side steps corroded and weakened
rear chassis and underside of vehicle poor condition
n/s and o/s/r chassis corroded
rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front discs
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air bag stays on
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J18 LTS is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1998 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 124,084 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 J18 LTS, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J18 LTS is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 1998.
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