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P161 GWL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

201,971 mi
Last recorded201,971 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 GWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 201,971 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Doorsteps fitted.

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 201,628 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 201,063 miles

Advanced corrosion o/s & n/s sills

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 197,246 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 193,114 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 192,409 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 192,400 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 192,315 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 189,283 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

near side front and offside front inner wheel arches and floors slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 187,243 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 185,186 miles

nearside front inner wing slight corrosion

offside front inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2012 182,967 miles

rear body mounts corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 179,119 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2011 179,119 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 172,675 miles

N/S/R end body mount area abit corroded

Oil leak from engine area

Slight corrosion at O/S/F inner wing area under bonnet beneath servo unit, by body mount

Slight side to side movement at P/Brake lever

Small crack at screen

Fail 17 Jun 2010 172,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

N/S/R Inner b/pad just about ON limits of wear (BOARDER LINE)

N/S/R end body mount area abit corroded

O/S/R Inner b/pad very low

Oil leak from engine area

Slight corrosion at O/S/F inner wing area under bonnet beneath servo unit, by body mount

Slight side to side movement at P/Brake lever

Small crack at screen

Pass 1 Jun 2009 165,300 miles

Both rear floor pan areas along seams above coil springs getting abit corroded slightly

Both rear inner b/pads appear abit low

O/S/F inner w/arch area under bonnet down by bulkhead area getting abit corroded in places

Pass 13 Jun 2008 156,252 miles

N/S H/Light dipped aim ON lower limits

Pass 14 Jun 2007 135,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 129,941 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 129,941 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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)

Serious oil leak @ front

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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P161 GWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 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 P161 GWL, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P161 GWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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