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P308 WCW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,109 mi
Last recorded190,109 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 WCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 190,109 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 190,109 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 178,557 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 170,197 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 158,514 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 146,789 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle body has had some welding repairs done in various places

Fail 6 Dec 2013 143,538 miles

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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 147,658 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 139,563 miles

slight leak power steering box

Fail 26 Jan 2011 139,563 miles

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

slight leak power steering box

Pass 2 Feb 2010 128,972 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 128,962 miles

Inner Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 118,354 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak from oil cooler pipes

Pass 29 Jan 2008 107,390 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 96,695 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 84,641 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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P308 WCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P308 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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P308 WCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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