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P389 SFM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,086 mi
Last recorded149,086 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 SFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 149,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes throughout vehicle showing slight corrosion - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

vehicle showing slight corrosion on underside - remedial action advised

Pass 19 May 2017 146,692 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

brake pedal anti-slip 25% worn

Pass 18 May 2016 152,551 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing visible under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip 25% worn

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 152,551 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing visible under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working within rear bumper (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip 25% worn

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 137,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pedal anti-slip 25% worn

Pass 20 May 2014 133,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pedal anti-slip 25% worn

brake pipes throughout vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion - remedial action advised

nearside and offside front swivel hubs showing slight leakage

vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion on underside - remedial action advised

Fail 17 May 2013 128,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

all body mounts corroded

boot floorcorroded

exaust corroded

front brake discs worn thin

inner and outer sillscorroded

oil leak on rear diff

rear discs corroded

rear inner arches corroded

rear reg plate faded

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2013 128,614 miles

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

Oil leak

all body mounts corroded

boot floorcorroded

exaust corroded

front brake discs worn thin

inner and outer sillscorroded

oil leak on rear diff

rear discs corroded

rear inner arches corroded

rear reg plate faded

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2012 123,006 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all body mountscorroded

all chassis rails corroded

front pads low and discs worn thin

rear x membercorroded

Pass 23 May 2011 117,452 miles

all body mountsstarted to corroded

corrodedunder o/sn/s rear wheel arches

front discs worn thin

front innerwingscorroded

rear discs corroded

rear no platefaded

Pass 14 May 2010 11,674 miles

rear reg plate faded.

wheel arches rusting.

Pass 13 May 2009 105,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/srear sidelight out

rear no plate faded

Pass 14 May 2008 97,980 miles

Front prop shaft has slight play in rear UJ

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight leak on front swivels

Fail 13 May 2008 97,980 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front prop shaft has slight play in rear UJ

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight leak on front swivels

Pass 15 May 2007 93,773 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 87,550 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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P389 SFM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P389 SFM, 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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P389 SFM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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