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3174 RW

1993 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

126,593 mi
Last recorded126,593 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Discovery141,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3174 RW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 126,593 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside has surface corrosion

Fail 10 May 2025 126,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside has surface corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 126,362 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 126,060 miles

Nearside Front corrosion around body mountings

Nearside Rear inner arch slight corrrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2021 125,555 miles

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2021 125,555 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 124,841 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 124,841 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

slight play in front prop shaft joints

Fail 13 Nov 2020 124,841 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside step corroded

slight play in front prop shaft joints

Pass 30 Nov 2019 123,269 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 123,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 122,872 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 122,872 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 120,645 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 118,084 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 115,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear sidewall cracking

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

o/s/and n/s front hubs slight leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 112,613 miles

Oil leak

front hub seals weeping

o/s inner sill has corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2013 109,360 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 103,299 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 98,395 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 93,966 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 88,910 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 83,489 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 77,056 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 77,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 75,248 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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3174 RW is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 141,452 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 3174 RW, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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3174 RW is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 1993.

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