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A2 BGD

1993 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,547 mi
Last recorded97,547 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Discovery141,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 BGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 97,547 miles

Head gasket blown at the back of the engine - fumes into vehicle

Fail 5 Mar 2009 97,540 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Head gasket blown at the back of the engine - fumes into vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2008 93,224 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has some play.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 93,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f wheel bearing has some play.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 88,322 miles

front of front to rear brake pipe plus o/s/f brake pipe have corrosion

n/s/r axle brake pipe has some corrosion

some play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2006 83,417 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f body mounting areas have corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2006 83,413 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s front inner sills corroded near body mounts

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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A2 BGD is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 A2 BGD, 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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What year was A2 BGD registered?

A2 BGD is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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