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A3 HYB

2014 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,081 mi
Last recorded183,081 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Discovery74,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 HYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 183,081 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2024 175,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 174,476 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 174,679 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet catch not operating (3.1 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

boot will not open

Fail 29 Jun 2023 174,466 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50r20-109y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50r20-109y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall 225/50r20-109y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing

both sides front brake discs very rusty corroded

both sides rear brake discs very corroded rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2020 109,852 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 85,177 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X4 (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 64,873 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 47,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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 HYB is a 2014 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2014 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 74,530 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 HYB, 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 12 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 HYB registered?

A3 HYB is a 2014 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 2014.

Is A3 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 HYB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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