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P404 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

249,522 mi
Last recorded249,522 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 249,522 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 237,387 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Inner arch is slightly soft ok at time of test with cat tool

Oil leak

Oil misting around steering

around rear floor is slightly corroded ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 19 Mar 2016 224,498 miles

Inner arches are corroded but out of prescribed area

Oil leaks

Slight weep on the steering box

Pass 10 Apr 2015 211,286 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f inner arches but out of prescribed area

corrosion to various parts out of prescribed area

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 14 Mar 2015 210,538 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f inner arches but out of prescribed area

corrosion to various parts out of prescribed area

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 196,195 miles

corrosion to n/s inner arch but out of prescribed area

corrosion to some parts out of prescribed area

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the edge

oil misting around steering box

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

various gators slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2014 196,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

corrosion to n/s inner arch but out of prescribed area

corrosion to some parts out of prescribed area

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the edge

oil misting around steering box

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

various gators slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 181,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 172,922 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 165,614 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 160,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise slight condensation front headlight pattern still visible

Fail 25 Mar 2010 160,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise slight condensation front headlight pattern still visible

Pass 24 Mar 2009 154,937 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 147,118 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 138,706 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 131,399 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 131,399 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 131,399 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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P404 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P404 MWP, 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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P404 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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