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HUI 7020

1979 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

160,581 mi
Last recorded160,581 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 7020
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 160,581 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 160,577 miles

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

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 156,215 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front body mounts corroded

front flexy hose ferrules corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2006 148,743 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 148,560 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

rear and front brake pipes to brake callipers corroded

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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HUI 7020 is a 1979 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 HUI 7020, 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 47 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 HUI 7020 registered?

HUI 7020 is a 1979 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 May 1979.

Is HUI 7020 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUI 7020 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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