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L198 EOC

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

220,192 mi
Last recorded220,192 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 EOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 220,192 miles

corrosion to body mounts to chassis

rear seat belt buckle cover broken

Fail 17 May 2010 220,191 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to body mounts to chassis

rear seat belt buckle cover broken

Pass 16 Mar 2009 210,533 miles

front propshaft rear uj worn

front shocks starting to leak

play in offside nearside swivel hubs

play in steering colume universal joints

Fail 13 Mar 2009 210,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front propshaft rear uj worn

front shocks starting to leak

play in offside nearside swivel hubs

play in steering colume universal joints

Pass 26 Mar 2008 199,683 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 199,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 193,107 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 193,106 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 182,356 miles

Nearside hub seal leaking badly

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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L198 EOC is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L198 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.

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L198 EOC is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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