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A18 VRS

1996 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,100 mi
Last recorded136,100 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 136,100 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm on steering box has free play (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 136,025 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm on steering box has free play (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 127,653 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 122,784 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 112,368 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 103,516 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 103,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 96,240 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 85,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 85,428 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 81,676 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 75,137 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 70,163 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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A18 VRS is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 129,265 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 A18 VRS, 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 30 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 A18 VRS registered?

A18 VRS is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is A18 VRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 VRS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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