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L93 FOJ

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,526 mi
Last recorded150,526 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL93 FOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2006 150,526 miles

as previous advisory sheet. test no 871078096262

Fail 25 Oct 2006 150,523 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

advance corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

crack in windscreen outside of swept area

nearside front wing damaged

offside front hub seal leaking

offside rear quarter panel damaged

oil contamination under vehicle

rev counter and speedo faulty

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 13 Oct 2005 139,548 miles

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

windscreen cracked offside bottom corner

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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L93 FOJ is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L93 FOJ, 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 L93 FOJ registered?

L93 FOJ is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L93 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L93 FOJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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