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P207 WGO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,562 mi
Last recorded109,562 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 WGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 109,562 miles

nearside front bumper end cap insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2008 109,514 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 109,421 miles

Brake flexi hoses are perished & steel brake pipes are corroded

Chassis rails are corroded in several places

Coolant leak

Load area is corroded in several places

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Some play in drag links/track rod ends

ns & Os floor pans are corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2008 109,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake flexi hoses are perished & Steel brake pipes are corroded

Chassis rails are corroded in several places

Coolant leak

Load area is corroded in several places

Ns & Os floor pans are corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play in front draglinks/track rod ends

Pass 15 Dec 2006 101,919 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 101,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 87,443 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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P207 WGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P207 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 P207 WGO registered?

P207 WGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P207 WGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P207 WGO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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