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P435 STM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,897 mi
Last recorded158,897 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 STM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 158,897 miles

Body has slight corrosion BODY MOUNTS (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight damage HEAVY FRONT TO REAR (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 158,897 miles

Body has slight corrosion BODY MOUNTS (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage HEAVY FRONT TO REAR (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 150,244 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 143,022 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 139,529 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 139,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 134,156 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 134,144 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 128,752 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc inner face pitted and corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 128,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc inner face pitted and corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 123,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2010 123,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 118,101 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 118,012 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 113,105 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 105,569 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 98,026 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 98,022 miles

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

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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P435 STM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P435 STM, 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 P435 STM registered?

P435 STM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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