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A7 HLE

1993 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

244,357 mi
Last recorded244,357 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Discovery141,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 HLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 244,357 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 235,927 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 224,217 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 209,847 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 190,470 miles

body floor pans above rear spring riggers showing corrosion

both sides undersills to under pannells deteriated not part of chassis

front & rear coil springs showing rust

o/s/r brake pipe along axle showing corrosion

tow bar ball & pin fitted ok

Pass 11 Feb 2010 172,124 miles

above normal play n/s/f hub

check rear brake pads next

drivers window wont go down

rear suspension componants & chassis frame showing corrosion

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Pass 10 Feb 2009 160,161 miles

advise check pas fluid at drop arm

n/s/r under wheel arch at body support corroded flitch

n/s/r under wing pannel corroded behind exhaust

o/s/.runder wheel arch at body support corroded flitch

o/s/f tractor joint pitted

Pass 5 Feb 2008 143,725 miles

both front hubs above normal play

n/s/f tyre approaching limit

Pass 12 Feb 2007 125,648 miles

ADVISE DRIVERS SEAT

ADVISE HEADLAMP PATTERN N/S

ADVISE SIDE STEP O/S

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 125,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

ADVISE DRIVERS SEAT

ADVISE N/SIDE REAR TYRE

ADVISE NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN

ADVISE O/SIDE FRONT SIDE STEP

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2006 107,452 miles

ADVISE HANDBRAKE

ADVISE O/S FRONT PINEON BALL PITTED

Fail 2 Feb 2006 107,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

ADVISE N/S FRONT PINEON BALL PITTED SLIGHTLY

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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A7 HLE is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A7 HLE, 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 A7 HLE registered?

A7 HLE is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is A7 HLE safe to buy?

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