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J30 SER

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

466,698 mi
Last recorded466,698 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 SER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 466,698 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 46,664 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 453,186 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 435,995 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 419,686 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,485 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 38,472 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 38,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2013 35,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 35,463 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 33,773 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,775 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,386 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,907 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,823 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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J30 SER is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 J30 SER, 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 J30 SER registered?

J30 SER is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is J30 SER safe to buy?

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