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P427 CUD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

941,495 mi
Last recorded941,495 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 CUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 941,495 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 190,540 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 190,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both rear springs corroded

Engine and gearbox oily

Front discs are in poor condition

Back exhaust section in poor condition

Front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight lift in both front wheels but not excessive

slight exhaust blow at downpipe

Pass 25 Feb 2009 185,170 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 185,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 178,754 miles

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

Oil leak

both headlamps glasses damaged

condensation in both headlamps

nearside front hub damp

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2007 178,727 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

both headlamp glasses damaged

condensation in offside headlamp

nearside front hub damp

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2006 75,154 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 75,154 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front headlamp glasses holed, and water in lamp unit.

brake fluid level low.

front and rear discs worn.

rear metal brake pipes corroded.

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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P427 CUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P427 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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P427 CUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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