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P437 UBD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,488 mi
Last recorded181,488 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 UBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 181,488 miles

slight play front trailing arm bushes

sills corroded

slight play rear top & bottom shock bushes slight play all wheel bearings

Fail 8 Sep 2016 181,486 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s& o/s front inner bays (3.6.C.3)

Direction indicator not working n/s& o/s (1.4.A.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)

sills corroded

slight play front trailing arm bushes

slight play rear top & bottom shock bushes slight play all wheel bearings

Pass 7 Sep 2015 175,241 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 175,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 175,075 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 169,229 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 131,911 miles

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

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion various areas

Pass 23 May 2012 131,911 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion various areas

Pass 11 May 2011 156,197 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 146,481 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight play / movement in n/sf hub assembly

Pass 16 Jan 2009 136,573 miles

corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Sep 2007 122,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 107,778 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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P437 UBD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P437 UBD, 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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P437 UBD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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