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L321 SLJ

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,637 mi
Last recorded175,637 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL321 SLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 175,637 miles

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

Offside Front headlight lenz cracked

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 175,633 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking swivel joint seal leaking and contaminating brake components (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch corroded also affecting the security of the brake pipe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch corroded also affecting the security of the brake pipe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks below the hazard warning lamp switch bare wires hanging out dash (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Horn control insecure horn switch missing (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of the wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

general underbody corroded and welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 14 Oct 2022 175,307 miles

Nearside Front lens missing from indicator

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 175,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front lens missing from indicator

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 177,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 166,773 miles

Boot floor & Nearside inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 161,404 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 161,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 154,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 152,355 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 147,328 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 147,328 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 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 143,625 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 143,622 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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 139,458 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 139,458 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 135,683 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 130,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 125,001 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 118,957 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 113,924 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 108,222 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 102,639 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 95,669 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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L321 SLJ is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L321 SLJ, 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 L321 SLJ registered?

L321 SLJ is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 1995.

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The MOT history for L321 SLJ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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