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Q272RFB

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,256 mi
Last recorded157,256 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ272RFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2011 157,256 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 151,886 miles

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

several areas of corrosion on underside of body

Pass 12 Jun 2009 140,495 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 131,564 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 120,884 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 113,844 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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Q272RFB is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Q272RFB, 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 Q272RFB registered?

Q272RFB is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q272RFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q272RFB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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