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M593 XWG

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,783 mi
Last recorded92,783 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM593 XWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 92,783 miles

movement in n/s/f hub

oil leaks!

Pass 1 May 2010 172,584 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 166,333 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 159,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

offside front brake disc cover missing

Fail 14 Mar 2008 158,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

offside front brake disc cover missing

Pass 28 Mar 2007 151,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bump stops missing.

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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M593 XWG is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M593 XWG, 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 M593 XWG registered?

M593 XWG is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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