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P28 PPV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,930 mi
Last recorded142,930 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 PPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 142,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2015 138,798 miles

offside rear caliper has slight sweat also slight damage at brake pipe

Fail 23 Apr 2015 138,797 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear caliper has slight sweat also slight damage at brake pipe

Pass 12 Jun 2014 136,501 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 131,285 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres cracked

underneath corroded/dirty

windscreen cracked

Fail 22 May 2013 131,285 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres cracked

underneath corroded/dirty

Pass 5 May 2012 125,230 miles

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes wearing

handbrake reserve travel can be improved

nearside front wheel bearing movement

nearside rear lower position light inop

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

nearside rear wheel bearing movement

offside front wheel bearing movement

offside rear wheel bearing movement

oil leak at engine

Fail 3 May 2012 125,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes wearing

front brake pads low

handbrake reserve travel can be improved

nearside front wheel bearing movement

nearside rear lower position light inop

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

nearside rear wheel bearing movement

offside front wheel bearing movement

offside rear wheel bearing movement

oil leak at engine

Pass 6 May 2011 120,309 miles

both front coil springs at top corroded

both front suspension arm bushes deteriating

both rear shock absorber bushes lower have movement

front exhaust flexi deteriated

gearbox,sump,oil filter very damp,leaking

movement in both rear droplinks

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

offside front washer aim could improve

rear washer inop

Fail 3 May 2011 120,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front coil springs at top corroded

both front suspension arm bushes deteriating

both rear shock absorber bushes lower have movement

front exhaust flexi deteriated

gearbox,sump,oil filter very damp,leaking

movement in both rear droplinks

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

offside front washer aim could improve

rear washer inop

Pass 13 May 2010 111,975 miles

n/s/r play at wheel bearing

o/s/f,n/s/f all steering track rod ends worn

o/s/f,n/s/f play at wheel bearings

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 106,104 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 106,104 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 91,097 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 88,225 miles

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

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

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

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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P28 PPV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P28 PPV, 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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P28 PPV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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