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P36 VGT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,040 mi
Last recorded202,040 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 VGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 202,040 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis body mount corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis body mount corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 202,040 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis body mount corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis body mount corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 188,039 miles

Centre Front engine oil leak

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 188,039 miles

Centre Front engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 179,089 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 173,744 miles

Advise one of the rear coil springs fitted upside down

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 173,713 miles

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

Advise one of the rear coil springs fitted upside down

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 169,553 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 164,386 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 158,061 miles

f r sub bush geting weak

os nsr floor pan

s play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jul 2011

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

f r sub bush geting weak

os nsr floor pan

s play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 150,353 miles

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

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

rear brake discs o/s n/s slightly worn

Fail 1 Jul 2010 150,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 142,602 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 142,602 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 134,417 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 134,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 124,437 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 124,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 115,608 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 115,608 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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P36 VGT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P36 VGT, 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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P36 VGT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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