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A3 HFA

1993 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

195,066 mi
Last recorded195,066 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Discovery141,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 HFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2010 195,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 194,916 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

around all body mounts coroded

nearside inner wing badly coroded

Pass 8 Nov 2007 183,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 183,392 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2006 170,816 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 170,816 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.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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A3 HFA is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A3 HFA, 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 A3 HFA registered?

A3 HFA is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 1993.

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