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P405 XWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,494 mi
Last recorded146,494 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 XWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 146,494 miles

front wipers worn

off side front liht lens cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2013 142,187 miles

1X N/S washer jet blocked

Bearing play to all wheels

Corrosion to underside

Oil leaks

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play to front seats

Slight play to rear shocker bushes

Slight play to various steering joints

Various dust covers deteriorated

Various suspension bushes badly cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2012 136,818 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2011 131,632 miles

Bottom nut of N/S/R shocker loose

Front brake discs worn

Inner face of rear brake discs starting to wear

N/S/R seatbelt clasp casing come apart

O/S wind mirror cracked

Powersteering hoses damp

Tail pipe bobbin cracked badly

Various engine oil leaks

Wheel bearing play to O/S/R & O/S/F

Fail 5 Sep 2011 131,632 miles

Bottom nut of N/S/R shocker loose

Front brake discs worn

Inner face of rear brake discs starting to wear

N/S/R seatbelt clasp casing come apart

O/S wind mirror cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Powersteering hoses damp

Tail pipe bobbin cracked badly

Various engine oil leaks

Wheel bearing play to O/S/R & O/S/F

Pass 13 Sep 2010 124,542 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

offside mirror cracked

surface cracks on offside front tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2010 124,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

offside mirror cracked

surface cracks on offside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 120,763 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes showing signs of wear

near side rear bump stop missing

rear anti roll bar bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Sep 2008 116,076 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 112,529 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 112,494 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 107,253 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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P405 XWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P405 XWY, 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 P405 XWY registered?

P405 XWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P405 XWY safe to buy?

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