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P290 WCW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,974 mi
Last recorded134,974 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 WCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 134,974 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front body panel corroding

Nearside Front inner wing corroding

Offside Front inner wing corroding

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear body panel corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2019 134,507 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front panel corroding

Nearside Front inner wing corroding

Offside Front inner wing corroding

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear body panel corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2018 134,020 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroding

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

Offside Front inner wing corroding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 133,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroding

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

Offside Front inner wing corroding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 133,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner wing corroding

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wing corroding

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2016 132,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroding

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

floor panels corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2015 131,641 miles

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

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

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

slight leak o/s/f swivel hub

Pass 9 Dec 2013 131,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front inner wings corroding

n/s and o/s inner sills corroding

n/s/r body mount corroding

o/s/f swivel hub leaking slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2012 129,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroding

o/s swivel hub leaking slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2011 126,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs worn

transmission pipes corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2010 124,518 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 8 Oct 2009 122,216 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 120,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/f window not working

Fail 9 Oct 2008 120,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/f window not working

Pass 27 Sep 2007 105,051 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 97,287 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 93,351 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2006 93,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2005 91,153 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 91,153 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P290 WCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P290 WCW, 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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P290 WCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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