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P408 CUD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

246,080 mi
Last recorded246,080 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 CUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 246,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc corroded offside

Signs of corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 13 Dec 2016 239,810 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 233,663 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 220,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 220,991 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 202,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

signs of corrosion to osr nsr osf chassis/body mounting point areas,both sides'outersills', rear tailpipe on exhaust,nsr osr floorpan/inner wheel arches.

Pass 4 May 2012 183,799 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 167,846 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front swivels weaping

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

side steps corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 167,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

side steps corroded

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front swivels weaping

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 6 May 2010 151,102 miles

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

rear number plate seperating

Pass 6 May 2009 137,122 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

rev counter n/w

Fail 6 May 2009 137,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

rev counter n/w

Pass 10 May 2008 124,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre starting to go out of shape

offside front tyre wearing out of shape on inside edge

Fail 10 May 2008 124,162 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 9 May 2007 112,698 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 98,879 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 98,879 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s step rusty

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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P408 CUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P408 CUD, 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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P408 CUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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