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P796 FOF

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,477 mi
Last recorded177,477 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 FOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 177,477 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 177,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 167,702 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 157,381 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 144,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 132,437 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 132,437 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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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P796 FOF is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P796 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 P796 FOF registered?

P796 FOF is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P796 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P796 FOF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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