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P345 WCW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,457 mi
Last recorded93,457 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 WCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2019 93,457 miles

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification Under Nearside rear seat (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification Front wheel arch (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification Under front passenger floor (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 92,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,180 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 91,714 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,379 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,226 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,983 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 90,661 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 90,499 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 90,370 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 89,861 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 89,646 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 89,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 89,370 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 89,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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P345 WCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P345 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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P345 WCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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