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L276 HOB

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,446 mi
Last recorded114,446 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL276 HOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 114,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 110,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 104,529 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 97,038 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 97,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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L276 HOB is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L276 HOB, 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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What year was L276 HOB registered?

L276 HOB is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L276 HOB safe to buy?

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