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FSL 238

1958 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,012 mi
Last recorded81,012 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSL 238
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1958
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 81,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 79,998 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 79,014 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 78,077 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four road tyres perished

rear chassis rusty repaired by welding

Pass 29 May 2007 74,662 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 74,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 73,336 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 71,761 miles

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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FSL 238 is a 1958 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FSL 238, 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 68 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 FSL 238 registered?

FSL 238 is a 1958 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 1958.

Is FSL 238 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSL 238 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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