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JCZ 8550

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 8550
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2015

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

1 low oil 2 exchas to far in not abel to put prob in

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 154,195 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front and rear body mountings corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 146,096 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 132,277 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 132,277 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 127,478 miles

Engine leaking oil

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 127,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Engine leaking oil

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 124,492 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 124,492 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 119,377 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 113,025 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 113,025 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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JCZ 8550 is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 JCZ 8550, 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 JCZ 8550 registered?

JCZ 8550 is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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