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CVC 862T

1978 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,273 mi
Last recorded153,273 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVC 862T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 153,273 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 153,272 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 147,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 128,248 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 128,244 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear bump stops missing †o/s second axle back plate damp †

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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CVC 862T is a 1978 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CVC 862T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CVC 862T registered?

CVC 862T is a 1978 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is CVC 862T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVC 862T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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