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Q273YUX

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,651 mi
Last recorded155,651 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ273YUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2012 155,651 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 157,111 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 148,032 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 139,052 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 129,847 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 111,082 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 106,553 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 110,658 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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Q273YUX is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Q273YUX, 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 Q273YUX registered?

Q273YUX is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q273YUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q273YUX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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