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153 DWV

1964 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

192,256 mi
Last recorded192,256 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

Registration153 DWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 192,256 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 189,470 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 189,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 186,619 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 184,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing slight corrosion (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 178,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front inner wing corroded outside of prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside front inner wing slightly corroded

Slight wear in steering column universal joint

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 178,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front inner wing corroded outside of prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside front inner wing slightly corroded

Slight wear in steering column universal joint

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 171,265 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 171,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 165,351 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 165,311 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 187,180 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 185,467 miles

Front inner wings corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 185,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front inner wings corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 183,225 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 179,288 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 158,586 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 110,980 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 106,941 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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153 DWV is a 1964 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 153 DWV, 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 62 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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153 DWV is a 1964 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 February 1964.

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The MOT history for 153 DWV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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