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P188 WGO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,841 mi
Last recorded65,841 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 WGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,841 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)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top axle. (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusted/blowing. oil leak. some rust in brake pipes. wear in brake discs.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 65,841 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top axle. (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusted/blowing. oil leak. some rust in brake pipes. wear in brake discs.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,034 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,720 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,430 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 56,420 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,498 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,996 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 42,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,187 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 35,727 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,242 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 31,901 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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P188 WGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P188 WGO, 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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What year was P188 WGO registered?

P188 WGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P188 WGO safe to buy?

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