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NIL 7795

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,119 mi
Last recorded90,119 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 7795
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,119 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 89,617 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 89,617 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Badly corroded, less than 50% contact area (3.5.1i)

Centre Front Transfer box oil leak

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

Front Oil leak on engine

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Holes in wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Holes in wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear Propshaft rubber bush deteriorated

Rear Wiper blade split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 88,734 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to n/s/r flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to o/s/r flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak (slight) engine.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak (seepage) engine.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 86,743 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 86,307 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 86,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 13,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 13,240 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 13,246 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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NIL 7795 is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NIL 7795, 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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NIL 7795 is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 1971.

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