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N976 VOH

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

220,328 mi
Last recorded220,328 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 VOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 220,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 Jun 2014 220,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Pass 7 Jun 2013 203,753 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 192,836 miles

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

surface corrision to offside inner sill

Pass 1 Jun 2011 191,199 miles

Oil leak

some of underside covered in underseal

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2010 189,160 miles

n/s/f hub oil sill wet

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 187,031 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 184,206 miles

corrosion underside/chassis

long travel handbrake lever

Pass 6 Jun 2007 182,143 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 181,162 miles

Nearside Front 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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N976 VOH is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N976 VOH, 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 N976 VOH registered?

N976 VOH is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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