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T3 PDG

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,542 mi
Last recorded138,542 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 PDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 138,542 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 138,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 137,659 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 137,232 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2010 137,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 133,957 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 130,095 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 124,866 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 124,866 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 122,925 miles

same as mot test on 30/11/2006

Fail 30 Nov 2006 122,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 110,650 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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T3 PDG is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T3 PDG, 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 T3 PDG registered?

T3 PDG is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is T3 PDG safe to buy?

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