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Q429PTL

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,423 mi
Last recorded128,423 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ429PTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 128,423 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 121,985 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 110,310 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 104,363 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 94,936 miles

Oil leak

altonator light on

Pass 10 May 2014 87,682 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 83,338 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 75,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2012 75,995 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 May 2011 66,198 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,178 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,140 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 53,194 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 53,194 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear door will not open from inside or outside of vehicle

oil leak

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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Q429PTL is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Q429PTL, 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 Q429PTL registered?

Q429PTL is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q429PTL safe to buy?

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