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J18 LTS

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

192,704 mi
Last recorded192,704 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 LTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 192,704 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 192,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 185,773 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 185,772 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 181,755 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 181,753 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 178,292 miles

n/s and o/s/r chassis corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 174,362 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 174,331 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 170,652 miles

front discs

Pass 2 Sep 2011 167,370 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 164,067 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 164,067 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 156,488 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 156,488 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 149,019 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 133,784 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 133,784 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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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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