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P421 WTX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

237,320 mi
Last recorded237,320 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 WTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 237,320 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop rubber bush cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle body starting to corroded

Vehicle covered in mud

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 232,624 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 225,399 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 225,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side step corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated sill section holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side step corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensation on inside of glass (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 219,808 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

both side steps corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 214,297 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

both side steps corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 214,285 miles

Battery insecure inner wheel arch corroded away under battery mounting (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch to bulkhead coerroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch to bulkhead corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

both side steps corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 202,978 miles

bad engine oil leak

holes in nearside front inner wheel arch but not within 30cm of body mounting

holes in offside front inner wheel arch but not within 30cm of body mounting

rear wiper blade split

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2015 182,351 miles

chip in screen

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 182,351 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

chip in screen

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 182,188 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 166,213 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 152,897 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 143,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 143,521 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 137,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 130,456 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 124,842 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 118,760 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 115,337 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 106,325 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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P421 WTX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P421 WTX, 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 P421 WTX registered?

P421 WTX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P421 WTX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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