MOT Status
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176,066 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coolant leak ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front chip on windscreen
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel ach (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front swivel boot split
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coolant leak ()
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front chip on windscreen
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel ach (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front swivel boot split
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability nut insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive HUB SEALS WAEPING (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded (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)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P234 WGS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 P234 WGS, 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 P234 WGS registered?
P234 WGS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 1997.
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