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P371 XWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,068 mi
Last recorded16,068 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 XWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 16,068 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 160,468 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 153,989 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 142,364 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 135,241 miles

o/s + n/s step sills require attention (loose)

o/s rear tyre close to limit - advise replace

slight play n/s front wheel bearing - advise attention

Fail 14 Jan 2009 135,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s + n/s step sills require attention (loose)

o/s rear tyre close to limit - advise replace

slight play n/s front wheel bearing - advise attention

Pass 2 Feb 2008 129,903 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 125,380 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 120,028 miles

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

no rears seats fitted

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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P371 XWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P371 XWP, 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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What year was P371 XWP registered?

P371 XWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P371 XWP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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