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A26 TES

1994 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,130 mi
Last recorded190,130 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Discovery140,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 TES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 190,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

prop rubber split

Fail 1 Dec 2017 189,993 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

prop rubber split

Pass 2 Dec 2016 186,012 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 184,774 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s bulkhead corroded

possible loose injector

Fail 20 Nov 2015 184,630 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r chassis leg at two points (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s bulkhead corroded

possible loose injector

Pass 27 Nov 2014 179,240 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 179,219 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 171,816 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear prop rubber split

Pass 12 Oct 2012 164,210 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s wiper torn

Fail 12 Oct 2012 164,210 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s wiper torn

Pass 14 Oct 2011 157,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 150,534 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 150,512 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s inner wing corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2008 141,610 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 124,980 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 107,954 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 107,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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A26 TES is a 1994 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A26 TES, 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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A26 TES is a 1994 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 February 1994.

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