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JPK 849K

1972 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,810 mi
Last recorded8,810 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPK 849K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 8,810 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 5,694 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 4,382 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 3,411 miles

both front tractor joints leaking within limits considering the vintage of vehicle

both rear half shaft seals leaking

oil leak at diff lock brake

Fail 30 Sep 2013 3,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tractor joints leaking within limits considering the vintage of vehicle

both rear half shaft seals leaking

oil leak at diff lock brake

Pass 9 Dec 2010 2,046 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 2,011 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 1,669 miles

Evidence of fuell around fuel pump

Front swivel seals leaking grease

Wiper arms weak

Fail 3 Mar 2009 1,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Evidence of fuell around fuel pump

Front swivel seals leaking grease

Wiper arms weak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 99,125 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 99,105 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 96,030 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 94,535 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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JPK 849K is a 1972 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JPK 849K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JPK 849K is a 1972 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 February 1972.

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