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L196 EOC

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,428 mi
Last recorded118,428 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 EOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2010 118,428 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 109,507 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 99,316 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 92,108 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L196 EOC is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 132,199 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 L196 EOC, 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 55 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 L196 EOC registered?

L196 EOC is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L196 EOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L196 EOC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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