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MIW 5599

1973 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

29,227 mi
Last recorded29,227 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Discovery122,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 5599
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 29,227 miles

all 4 tyre`s wearing on the edge`s

Pass 10 Oct 2023 25,128 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 16,919 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s/f and o/s/r outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 15,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 14,319 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 8,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 5,517 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 168,986 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 162,637 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 152,222 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 146,626 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 138,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 127,762 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 120,536 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 113,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 113,902 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 112,811 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 108,415 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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MIW 5599 is a 1973 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 MIW 5599, 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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What year was MIW 5599 registered?

MIW 5599 is a 1973 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is MIW 5599 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIW 5599 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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