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BCZ 8459

1993 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,539 mi
Last recorded135,539 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Discovery141,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 8459
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2009 135,539 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 131,637 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 126,193 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage slightly damaged (3.3.A.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 120,727 miles

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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BCZ 8459 is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 6,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BCZ 8459, 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 BCZ 8459 registered?

BCZ 8459 is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 1993.

Is BCZ 8459 safe to buy?

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