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A5 CTE

1993 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

190,091 mi
Last recorded190,091 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Discovery141,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 CTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 190,091 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 181,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seat worn /rickety

front hub backplates corroded

front inner wings corroded

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 2 Aug 2011 181,383 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seat worn /rickety

front hub backplates corroded

front inner wings corroded

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 25 Aug 2010 174,449 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 174,449 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 174,398 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on rear lip/panel below rear tailgate door

eengine transmission and transfer box oil leaking

long travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Nov 2007 173,960 miles

severe engine oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2007 173,960 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

severe engine oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 172,826 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 172,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 172,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 168,617 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 168,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine oil leaks

Nearside and offside front spring top support mounts rusty

Nearside and offside outrigers under front floor sections holed and very rusty

Nearside and offside rear floors very badly corroded

Nearside front sill rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front sill holed and rusty

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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A5 CTE is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A5 CTE, 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 A5 CTE registered?

A5 CTE is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is A5 CTE safe to buy?

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