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P390 GNN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,477 mi
Last recorded139,477 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 GNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 139,477 miles

Nearside Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 136,112 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 136,062 miles

Central Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2017 130,552 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 130,552 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 125,509 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 125,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 118,750 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 110,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 104,479 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,815 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,884 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear bootfloor corroded on seams

Fail 15 Mar 2011 91,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear inner & outer sill corroded adjacent body mounting

rear bootfloor corroded on seams

Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,249 miles

corrosion to o/s & n/s/f inner wheel arches, o/s outer sill, o/s/r inner wheel arch not within prescribed aera or rendering the body insecure.

slight corrosion to boot floor

Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,883 miles

n/s & o/s/f inner wings have corrosion but not within prescibed aera

Pass 25 Mar 2008 72,041 miles

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

front tyres slightly deformed on inner edges

Fail 25 Mar 2008 72,041 miles

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

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

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

front tyres slightly deformed on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,926 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 62,026 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 62,025 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P390 GNN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P390 GNN, 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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P390 GNN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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