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Q384ERT

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,240 mi
Last recorded187,240 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ384ERT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 187,240 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Nov 2007 187,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Nov 2006 171,376 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 171,286 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 157,591 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 157,392 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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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Q384ERT is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q384ERT, 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 Q384ERT registered?

Q384ERT is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q384ERT safe to buy?

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