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A7 USU

1994 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Land Rover Discovery140,141 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 USU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2015

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 194,600 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 19 Jun 2013 192,405 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2012 192,362 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f anti-roll bar link loose

Fail 18 Jun 2012 192,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f anti-roll bar link loose

Pass 8 Jun 2011 184,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 169,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2006 158,499 miles

BOTH REAR CORNER BUMPERS INSECURE

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2006 157,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear lamp lens damaged

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear corner bumpers insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 145,533 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 144,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENS DAMAGED

bumper insecure

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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A7 USU is a 1994 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A7 USU, 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 A7 USU registered?

A7 USU is a 1994 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 1994.

Is A7 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 USU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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