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P214 WGO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,871 mi
Last recorded114,871 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 WGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2019 114,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 109,784 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 108,304 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 106,989 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,682 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 101,576 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 101,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 101,024 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 101,024 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 99,693 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,462 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 90,070 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 89,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 82,150 miles

both headlamp aims on upper limits

oil leaks

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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P214 WGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,947cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P214 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 P214 WGO registered?

P214 WGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P214 WGO safe to buy?

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