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LJ18 VFA

2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,321 mi
Last recorded63,321 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport42,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 VFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery Sport
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 63,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded/very strong advisory for replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded/strong advisory for replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit/very strong advisory for replacement/as soon as possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 54,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wires not connected

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough advise further investigation into noise in steering operation (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 54,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wires not connected

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough advise further investigation into noise in steering operation (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 44,965 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 35,711 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 35,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 25,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 16,245 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 16,214 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Based on 732,268 MOT tests across 97,976 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
7,759
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
97,976
On UK Roads
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LJ18 VFA is a 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 42,710 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Land Rover Discovery Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 8 years old, this Land Rover Discovery Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ18 VFA registered?

LJ18 VFA is a 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport, first registered on 2 March 2018.

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