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K18 SYB

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,480 mi
Last recorded150,480 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 SYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 150,480 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 144,304 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 130,560 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside front inner wheelarch fibreglassed and undersealed

offside and nearside rear body mounts heavily undersealed

offside and nearside rear inner arches fiberglassed and undersealed

Fail 1 Jun 2012 130,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside front inner wheelarch fibreglassed and undersealed

offside and nearside rear body mounts heavily undersealed

offside and nearside rear inner arches fiberglassed and undersealed

Pass 19 Dec 2011 123,202 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 123,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 111,518 miles

rusting on both front brake pipes

slight wear evident on n/s rear anti roll bar link

Fail 12 Nov 2010 111,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rusting on both front brake pipes

slight wear evident on n/s rear anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Nov 2009 109,863 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 109,813 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 108,995 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 108,958 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 107,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 106,619 miles

side steps heavy corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2005 102,796 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 102,796 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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K18 SYB is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K18 SYB, 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 K18 SYB registered?

K18 SYB is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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