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M579 CWK

1994 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,043 mi
Last recorded133,043 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Discovery140,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM579 CWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 133,043 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 131,658 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 131,501 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 131,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 130,533 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 129,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 126,868 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 126,868 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 123,238 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 123,148 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 119,736 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 119,716 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 113,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside headlamp has water in it.

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2007 105,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight noise from steering colomn possible dry bussh

Fail 18 Sep 2007 105,749 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight noise noted from steering column, possible dry bush

On road test vehicle pulling to right

Pass 19 Sep 2006 98,789 miles

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

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

steering slightly stiff and noisy when turned while stationery

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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M579 CWK is a 1994 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 140,141 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 M579 CWK, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M579 CWK is a 1994 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 1994.

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