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VUF 253K

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Tests0 (0 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUF 253K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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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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VUF 253K is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 0 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 VUF 253K, 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 VUF 253K registered?

VUF 253K is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is VUF 253K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUF 253K shows 0 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUF 253K have outstanding finance?

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