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HWK 980L

1973 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

212,706 mi
Last recorded212,706 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Discovery122,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWK 980L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 212,706 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 212,706 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 207,094 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 207,094 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 198,496 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 191,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 180,062 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 168,588 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 154,792 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 153,400 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 142,220 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 142,102 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 133,046 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 133,046 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 128,808 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 118,334 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 118,334 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 107,953 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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HWK 980L is a 1973 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 122,182 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 HWK 980L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HWK 980L is a 1973 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 1973.

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