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J20 SBS

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,574 mi
Last recorded141,574 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 SBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 141,574 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust noisy

handbrake could be tighter

inner sills corroding

some play front panhard rod bushs

underside covered in mud

Pass 2 Jan 2013 139,717 miles

rear seats not fitted

slight play nearside rear wheel

slight play offside front wheel

corrosion under body

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 137,240 miles

all underside heavily undersealed

excessive welding though out

offside front disc on inside slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2011 137,227 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2010 136,186 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 136,183 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 134,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 134,185 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 130,875 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 130,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 125,682 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 118,393 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 118,393 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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J20 SBS is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 J20 SBS, 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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J20 SBS is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 1995.

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