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7420 RU

1989 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,171 mi
Last recorded134,171 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Discovery144,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7420 RU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 134,171 miles

complete underside been welded weak

Fail 6 Jan 2010

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 131,968 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 131,245 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2006 131,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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7420 RU is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 144,608 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 Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7420 RU, 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 37 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 7420 RU registered?

7420 RU is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 November 1989.

Is 7420 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7420 RU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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