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L286 HOB

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,248 mi
Last recorded181,248 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL286 HOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2014 181,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 178,843 miles

Engine oil leak from rear of block.

General dirt and corrosion present.

O.S.F tractor joint seal damp.

O.S.R 'C' post corroded.

O.S.R floot panel holed and rusty above rear spring mount.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight play in O.S.F wheel bearing.

Transmission type brake drum damp.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 178,842 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Engine oil leak from rear of block.

General dirt and corrosion present.

O.S.F tractor joint seal damp.

O.S.R 'C' post corroded.

O.S.R floot panel holed and rusty above rear spring mount.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight play in O.S.F wheel bearing.

Transmission type brake drum damp.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 175,890 miles

General underbody vehicle corrosion, rear floor not good.

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

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

O.S.F tractor joint damp

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 175,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

General underbody vehicle corrosion, rear floor not good.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

O.S.F tractor joint damp

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 170,613 miles

Front plate starting to deteriate.

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 170,613 miles

Front plate starting to deteriate.

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 167,575 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 167,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear body mounting slightly corroded

transmission and engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2009 161,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 151,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 137,632 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 137,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 124,338 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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L286 HOB is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L286 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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L286 HOB is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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