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P887 KON

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,953 mi
Last recorded223,953 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 KON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 223,953 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 202,261 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 202,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 183,997 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Leagal Tyre Limit 1.6mm

Slight Play In Both Rear Suspension Anti Roll BAr Mount Bushes

Tested In Wet Conditions

Offside Front Tyre 2mm

Offside Rear Tyre 2mm

Fail 16 Feb 2010 183,997 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Leagal Tyre Limit 1.6mm

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight Play In Both Rear Suspension Anti Roll BAr Mount Bushes

Tested In Wet Conditions

Offside Front Tyre 2mm

Offside Rear Tyre 2mm

Pass 21 Feb 2009 178,338 miles

Engine oil leak

Front number plate starting delaminate.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

n/s/f inner hub seal has slight leak

Pass 27 Oct 2007 167,735 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 154,516 miles

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

Offside 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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P887 KON is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P887 KON, 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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P887 KON is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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