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L19 BRN

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

190,997 mi
Last recorded190,997 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 BRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 190,997 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Crossmember pipework. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil - filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 190,997 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Crossmember pipework. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil - filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack N/s & O/s - callipers - pad pin retainer. (1.1.16 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 190,997 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Cross-member pipework. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush N/s & O/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 190,997 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative Suspect switch. (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Number 1 mount area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure Floor excessive corrosion. (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Number 1 mount area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Number 2 mount area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 189,205 miles

Front Brake pads not wearing evenly - over disk lip formed.

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s & O/s - Number 1 body mount - surrounding panels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 189,205 miles

Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected Fluid level warning wire on reservoir switch. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pads not wearing evenly - over disk lip formed.

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s & O/s - Number 1 body mount - surrounding panels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 185,191 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 185,189 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 181,255 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear floor is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 179,108 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor slightly corroded,and nearside floor slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear bodymounts are corroded but okat this time. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 175,793 miles

Both front indicators wet inside

Both front springs not seated

Both rear body mounts corroded

Both swivel hubs leaking

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 175,793 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure Body mounts excessively corroded off side central front, central rear, and rear rear. Near side central front and rear rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Both front indicators wet inside

Both front springs not sat on seats

Both swivel hubs leaking

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 172,375 miles

Both swivel hubs leaking

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

Light bar lights stay on after being activated

Nearside Body has slight corrosion one at the front of inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a cut in it but dosnt appear to reach the cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion one at the rear of the inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one in bumper not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 172,375 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened cut by pad (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam very dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam very dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened cut by pad (3.5.1i)

Both swivel hubs leaking

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

Light bar lights stay on after being activated

Nearside Body has slight corrosion one at the front of inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a cut in it but dosnt appear to reach the cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion one at the rear of the inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one in bumper not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 165,403 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 157,685 miles

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

Fail 5 Oct 2015 157,683 miles

Centre Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing axle (2.4.G.3b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For brake performance defects please enter 5575 in the 'Find item' box above. all brakes not tested (9.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

Fail 29 Oct 2014 149,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s number plate lamp dim

rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2014 149,819 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s number plate lamp dim

rear diff leaking

Fail 2 Nov 2013 13,745 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s inner wing corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2013 13,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s inner wing corroding

Pass 5 May 2010 137,004 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

boot floor heavily corroeded

Fail 4 May 2010 137,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

boot floor heavily corroeded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 135,039 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 133,024 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 133,024 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 129,120 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 129,120 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 127,028 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 127,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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L19 BRN is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L19 BRN, 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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L19 BRN is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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