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253 BCG

1994 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,867 mi
Last recorded170,867 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Discovery140,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration253 BCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 170,867 miles

nsr disc crodded excessivly

Fail 17 Aug 2010 170,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

nsr disc crodded excessivly

Pass 20 Mar 2009 156,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 141,857 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 123,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 123,321 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 107,149 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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253 BCG is a 1994 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 140,141 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 253 BCG, 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 32 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 253 BCG registered?

253 BCG is a 1994 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is 253 BCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 253 BCG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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