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C778 DDE

1986 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,169 mi
Last recorded122,169 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Discovery136,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC778 DDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 122,169 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 122,149 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 119,310 miles

vehicle under sealed

Fail 30 Jul 2025 119,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 27 Feb 2009 119,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 119,144 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 606 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

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

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

oil leaks-n/s/f hub,gearbox-transfear box area

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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C778 DDE is a 1986 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C778 DDE, 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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What year was C778 DDE registered?

C778 DDE is a 1986 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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