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P355 GOC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,683 mi
Last recorded142,683 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 GOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 142,683 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all over front and back of vehicle n s r and o s r and n s front and o s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all vehicle structure is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 141,150 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 141,001 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 141,001 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 140,120 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 134,497 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch in poor condition around seat belt mounting

Fail 5 Dec 2015 134,484 miles

Brake pump insecurely mounted nearside inner flitch corroded around ABS pump mounting (3.6.A.2a)

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

offside rear inner wheel arch in poor condition around seat belt mounting

Pass 15 Nov 2014 127,019 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 120,588 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 120,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 113,689 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 106,107 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 97,614 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 87,266 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 80,811 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 74,908 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 74,843 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 66,727 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 59,219 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 59,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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P355 GOC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P355 GOC, 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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P355 GOC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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