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L743 JOP

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,312 mi
Last recorded156,312 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL743 JOP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 156,312 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 156,312 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,364 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 127,698 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2008 127,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 121,262 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 121,261 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 116,756 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 116,676 miles

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

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

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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L743 JOP is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 L743 JOP, 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 L743 JOP registered?

L743 JOP is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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