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P793 FOF

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,489 mi
Last recorded96,489 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 FOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 96,489 miles

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

both front swivel housing seals leaking oil

Fail 2 Sep 2011 96,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

both front swivel housing seals leaking oil

Pass 10 Sep 2010 88,916 miles

rear propshaft joint badly deteriorated.(split)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 76,761 miles

Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tractor joint seal slight leak. .

Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,784 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear propshaft rubber coupling starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Aug 2007 64,401 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,393 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 51,591 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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P793 FOF is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P793 FOF, 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 P793 FOF registered?

P793 FOF is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P793 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P793 FOF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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