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B4 COG

1991 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,620 mi
Last recorded155,620 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Discovery148,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 COG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 155,620 miles

slight freeplay in steering

Pass 31 Mar 2010 149,653 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 149,653 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 143,541 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 139,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 139,588 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 131,367 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 124,939 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 124,937 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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B4 COG is a 1991 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 148,238 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 B4 COG, 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 35 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 B4 COG registered?

B4 COG is a 1991 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is B4 COG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 COG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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