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P28 UWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,417 mi
Last recorded137,417 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 UWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 137,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,723 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

light corrosion to both sill and front body mountings

slight corrosion to rear arches

Pass 5 Jun 2014 103,923 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 95,608 miles

both sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,452 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 85,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 75,269 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 75,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2008 66,554 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 66,554 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,635 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,356 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 38,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P28 UWY, 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 P28 UWY registered?

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

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