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P440 EAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,289 mi
Last recorded125,289 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 EAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 125,289 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering chassis member (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (3.1.9)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to n/s/f lower inner wheel arch area

corrosion to n/s/r lower inner wheel arch area

corrosion to o/s/f upper inner wheel arch area

Pass 4 Jul 2016 120,416 miles

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch area

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r inner/outer sill

Fail 1 Jul 2016 120,363 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch area

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r inner/outer sill

Pass 3 Jul 2015 114,690 miles

corrosion to n/s/f inner sill

corrosion to o/s/f inner sill

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 7 May 2014 107,550 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2013 102,024 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 102,024 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,755 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 90,971 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrison at o/s/r inner arch at outter riger

power steering pipes damp

Fail 21 Apr 2011 90,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrison at o/s/r inner arch at outter riger

power steering pipes damp

Pass 19 Apr 2010 85,415 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 85,393 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,692 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 69,457 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 63,222 miles

front number plate becoming obscure

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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P440 EAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P440 EAB, 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 P440 EAB registered?

P440 EAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 July 1997.

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