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P378 XWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,568 mi
Last recorded144,568 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 XWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 144,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to bulk head (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan to arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan behind seats (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 143,257 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 139,149 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 139,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 137,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 135,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r rear out rigger starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jul 2012 128,554 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2011 119,333 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 119,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 112,162 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 107,648 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 103,270 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 97,451 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 97,451 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 31 May 2006 91,963 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 91,963 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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P378 XWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P378 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 P378 XWP registered?

P378 XWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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