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C42 BBP

1986 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

70,350 mi
Last recorded70,350 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Discovery136,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC42 BBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,350 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 70,350 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,015 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 69,015 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 67,917 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 67,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,682 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 66,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,892 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 65,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,575 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 64,575 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 64,575 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 64,469 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 64,469 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 64,351 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 64,351 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C42 BBP is a 1986 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 136,612 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 C42 BBP, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C42 BBP is a 1986 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 February 1986.

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