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VL 18

1995 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,713 mi
Last recorded82,713 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Range Rover133,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL 18
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 82,713 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 82,709 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam stays on even on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 81,347 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 78,121 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2010 78,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to all four front brake hose ferrules

rear brake discs corroding

rear exhaust corroding

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Nov 2010 78,028 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to all four front brake hose ferrules

rear brake discs corroding

rear exhaust corroding

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2007 68,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,195 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 60,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Crack/Stonechip in centre of windscreen but not bigger than 40mm

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes front to rear because they run above chassis

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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VL 18 is a 1995 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 133,597 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VL 18, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 31 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VL 18 registered?

VL 18 is a 1995 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is VL 18 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VL 18 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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