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A5 FWB

1993 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,212 mi
Last recorded65,212 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Discovery141,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,212 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 181,237 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 180,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre has small in 0uter wall

Pass 19 Jan 2009 165,858 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 165,087 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from gear box feed pipe spraying on exhaust system

Pass 3 Nov 2006 162,692 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 158,394 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 FWB is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A5 FWB, 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 FWB registered?

A5 FWB is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 December 1993.

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