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LRD 198L

1973 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,292 mi
Last recorded78,292 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Discovery122,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRD 198L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 78,292 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 781,090 miles

Front bumper removed

Hand brake will soon need attention

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 781,090 miles

Front bumper removed

Hand brake will soon need attention

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 77,411 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2006 77,038 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 73,894 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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LRD 198L is a 1973 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 122,182 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 LRD 198L, 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 53 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 LRD 198L registered?

LRD 198L is a 1973 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 1973.

Is LRD 198L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRD 198L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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