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P418 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,091 mi
Last recorded161,091 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 161,091 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 161,077 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and center (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and center (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pipes above chassis rail

brake pipes above chassis rail

corrosion underside/chassis

cuts in all tyres

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 160,712 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes above chassis rail

corrosion underside/chassis

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2016 160,679 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leak off (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes above chassis rail

corrosion underside/chassis

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 151,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes above chassis rail

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2014 152,866 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion underside/chassis

Fail 25 Jul 2014 152,866 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion underside/chassis

Pass 22 Jun 2013 141,033 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 141,024 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 133,787 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 123,839 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 119,022 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 119,022 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 111,684 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 111,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 104,070 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 94,520 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 94,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 84,995 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 68,100 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2005 68,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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P418 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P418 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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P418 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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