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81 FFA

2013 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,234 mi
Last recorded145,234 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Discovery81,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 FFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 145,234 miles

both front top arm bushes worn

both front tyres low on tread and splitting

nsr reflector damaged

number plates

osr back plate corroded

slight exhaust blow from down pipe

tank guard corroded

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 140,739 miles

both rear anti-bar drop links !

both top rear arms bushes worn

rear number plate !!

Pass 21 Feb 2024 136,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 136,078 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 125,912 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 120,698 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 113,822 miles

Front Tyres worn inner edge

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 107,901 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,661 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 96,095 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 96,095 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,641 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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81 FFA is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 81,865 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 81 FFA, 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 13 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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81 FFA is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 January 2013.

Is 81 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 FFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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