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J40 BRM

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,653 mi
Last recorded197,653 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 BRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 May 2025 197,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 196,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 195,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 194,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 183,818 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 173,011 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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J40 BRM is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J40 BRM, 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 J40 BRM registered?

J40 BRM is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 March 1995.

Is J40 BRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 BRM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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