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C1 OWL

1991 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,614 mi
Last recorded52,614 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Discovery148,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 OWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 52,614 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 52,125 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 51,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes oil sprayed/waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch drag, hard to engage reverse gear. Clutch reservoir appears empty, suspect leaking slave cylinder.

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Battery retaining clamp close to battery positive terminal. Possibility of arcing/fire risk. (4.11 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty Nearside lights intermittantly inoperative. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Remolded tyre fitted. No DOT markings. Marked E11 - 108R - 000001

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls age cracking heavily. No cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner sills/inner wheel arches showing corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arches, inside door shuts, showing corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underbody and chassis oil sprayed/waxoiled

Pass 30 Mar 2022 51,613 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 51,576 miles

Chassis and underbody oilsprayed/greased.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Old tyre/cracking heavily on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 51,550 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 51,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 51,443 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,412 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 51,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,254 miles

oil sprayed

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,117 miles

under body oil sprayed

Fail 21 Apr 2016 51,117 miles

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

under body oil sprayed

Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,038 miles

underside oil sprayed

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,934 miles

underside oil sprayed

Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside oil sprayed

Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,630 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 50,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,409 miles

oil sprayed under body

Pass 16 Apr 2011 50,272 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,977 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

the battery was loose

Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,757 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,568 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,255 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,739 miles

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

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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C1 OWL is a 1991 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C1 OWL, 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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C1 OWL is a 1991 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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