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KPW 213L

1973 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,746 mi
Last recorded101,746 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Discovery122,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPW 213L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 101,746 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,613 miles

Centre dash cam next to rear view mirror not affecting forward view

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hydra bushes knocking under braking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hydra bushes knocking under braking (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres odd tyre wear

Fail 14 Oct 2016 92,067 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Centre dash cam next to rear view mirror not affecting forward view

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hydra bushes knocking under braking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hydra bushes knocking under braking (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres odd tyre wear

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,378 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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KPW 213L is a 1973 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KPW 213L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KPW 213L registered?

KPW 213L is a 1973 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 February 1973.

Is KPW 213L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPW 213L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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