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K55 PMS

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,716 mi
Last recorded107,716 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 PMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 107,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 105,297 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 98,098 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 87,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 87,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 87,797 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values average reading 4.46 plate limit 1.68 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel tank insecure rear mount bracket rusted away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper and grill pannel damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bushes badly perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bushes badly perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken at bottom detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and very dull poss bulb or earth (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all body mounts corroding

front tyres worn uneven o/s bald inner n/s/f very low inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,093 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured dull (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 82,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured dull (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2016 82,054 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner /outer sill rear arch hold several places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner outer sills hold rear inner arch hold (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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing hold (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both floors hold above rear springs (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and blowing several places (7.1.2)

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

bad engine oil leak

both back discs corroded badly

both front disc backing plates corroded away

o/s side step inscure

Pass 23 Nov 2015 80,979 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 82,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

metal brake pipes starting to corroded

rear number plate light dull

Fail 13 Nov 2014 78,530 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

metal brake pipes starting to corroded

rear number plate light dull

Pass 22 Nov 2013 76,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

number plate lights dull

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 74,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear trailing arms front bushes perished and split

o/s/f floor corroded and holed

oil leaks

steering box seal split no leaks

Fail 19 Nov 2012 74,275 miles

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

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

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

oil leaks

steering box seal split no leaks

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear trailing arms front bushes perished and split

o/s/f floor corroded and holed

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear torsion bars front bushes perished

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2011 72,094 miles

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

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)

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

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

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)

both rear torsion bars front bushes perished

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,121 miles

hole in o/s/f wheel arch

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2010 70,121 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

hole in o/s/f wheel arch

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,913 miles

parking brake effenciey low

Pass 20 Nov 2008 66,215 miles

exhaust corroded and small hole in rear section

rear tyres spliting and worn

Fail 19 Nov 2008 66,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded and small hole in rear section

rear tyres spliting and worn

Pass 21 Nov 2007 642,176 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 60,825 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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K55 PMS is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K55 PMS, 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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K55 PMS is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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