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P427 GNN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,235 mi
Last recorded206,235 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 GNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2016 206,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases no rear silencer (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering edge of chassis (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering beside trailing arm x2 (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides links badly worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle pipes insecure and rubbing on anti roll bar link (3.6.B.1)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure wiring to tail lamps and trailer socket (1.9.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember above rear axle area badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer and inner sill areas absolutely rotten (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken does not stay on (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

emission not tested - no tailpipe

engine has misfire - suspect turbo not working ??

inner wing been welded to a very poor standard

very poor underbody condition with evidence of corrosion in many places

Pass 12 Dec 2014 202,201 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 198,333 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 191,215 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 190,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 May 2011 186,477 miles

both outer sills corroded

brake pipes out to front flex hoses corroded

front and rear inner arches corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 186,350 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

front and rear inner arches corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 175,389 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 161,553 miles

offside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 5 Feb 2009 161,551 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 1 Feb 2008 149,856 miles

NEARSIDE front top inner wing holed and corroded

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

Oil leak

steering damper top rubber bushes worn

Pass 1 Feb 2008 149,856 miles

NEARSIDE front top inner wing holed and corroded

Oil leak

steering damper top rubber bushes worn

Pass 2 Feb 2007 137,422 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 137,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front brake pads loose in calipers

nearside headlamp motor running all time

Pass 24 Feb 2006 130,292 miles

ADVISE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FRONT PADS ALL BRAKE PIPES

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 GNN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GNN, 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 GNN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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