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PPU 666K

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,264 mi
Last recorded121,264 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPU 666K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 121,264 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 121,248 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 120,854 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 120,277 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 119,734 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 119,380 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror working lose

nearside wiper blades poor condition

rear axel breather pipe damaged & insecure

rear lights showing slight white light on side and brake

slight oil leak to both front axel swivel joints

slight oil leak to front diff

slight surface corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

very slight play in steering

Pass 26 Aug 2014 118,438 miles

oil leak near side rear wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2013 117,715 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 117,102 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 117,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 116,637 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 78,787 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 78,787 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,774 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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PPU 666K is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PPU 666K, 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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What year was PPU 666K registered?

PPU 666K is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 1971.

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