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1565 CR

1978 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,774 mi
Last recorded94,774 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration1565 CR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 94,774 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 94,774 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing nut missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 94,395 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 94,264 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 92,724 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 90,511 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 89,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 89,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 88,488 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,902 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 65,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 65,193 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,149 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,049 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,231 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,863 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,476 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,567 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,745 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,127 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,832 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 47,132 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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1565 CR is a 1978 Land Rover Discovery in Red. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 1565 CR, 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 48 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 1565 CR registered?

1565 CR is a 1978 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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The MOT history for 1565 CR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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