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N518 WOC

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

186,718 mi
Last recorded186,718 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 WOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 186,718 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 181,856 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 181,814 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 181,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 181,111 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 178,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 170,260 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 164,579 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 157,336 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 157,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 149,735 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 143,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 131,519 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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N518 WOC is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N518 WOC, 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 N518 WOC registered?

N518 WOC is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N518 WOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 WOC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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