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P283 UMR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,353 mi
Last recorded199,353 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 UMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 199,353 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

propshaft rubber split

Fail 20 Jun 2014 199,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

propshaft rubber split

Pass 27 Jun 2013 187,802 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 187,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 176,623 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 176,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 164,831 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 151,018 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 151,018 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 138,721 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 138,721 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 131,702 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 122,844 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 113,388 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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P283 UMR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P283 UMR, 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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P283 UMR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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