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A14 VRT

1994 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,225 mi
Last recorded147,225 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Discovery140,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 VRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 147,225 miles

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 147,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 144,845 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 144,800 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 140,721 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 140,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 136,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 136,868 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 133,188 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside rear anti roll bar link slight play

Nearside rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear exhaust section corroding and slight leak exhaust gases

Steering box damp

front diff oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2007 133,178 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine oil leak

Nearside rear anti roll bar link slight play

Nearside rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear exhaust section corroding and slight leak exhaust gases

Steering box damp

front diff oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2006 128,332 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 128,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Front diff oil leak

Nearside rear boot floorpan corroding

Power steering reservoir pipes damp

Rear brake discs corroding

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

Steering box damp

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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A14 VRT is a 1994 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A14 VRT, 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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A14 VRT is a 1994 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 June 1994.

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