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P440 GNN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,574 mi
Last recorded199,574 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 GNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 199,574 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion - osr floor body -near axle mounting area - not structural

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated - not blowing

headlamps deteriorated - light output not seriously effected

oil leak

osf brake pipe to caliper slightly corroded

rear differential main prop seal leaking

slight play in osf tie rod end ball joint

windscreen chipped zone b - not obscuring drivers view

Fail 24 Jul 2018 199,557 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion - osr floor body -near axle mounting area - not structural

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated - not blowing

headlamps deteriorated - light output not seriously effected

oil leak

osf brake pipe to caliper slightly corroded

rear differential main prop seal leaking

slight play in osf tie rod end ball joint

windscreen chipped zone b - not obscuring drivers view

Pass 10 Apr 2017 199,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear to rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

SEVERE CORROSION APPARENT UNDER WHEEL ARCH JUST OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA N/S/F

Fail 29 Mar 2017 199,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear to rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 196,849 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

front to rear brake pipes covered with mud - unable to inspect fully

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear main differential seal slightly leaking

slight blow flexi section exhaust

Fail 15 Apr 2016 196,515 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing centre rear (5.1.1)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osr sill - near coil spring - (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

front to rear brake pipes covered with mud - unable to inspect fully

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear main differential seal slightly leaking

slight blow flexi section exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2015 193,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded

no reverse light

Fail 15 Apr 2015 193,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded

no reverse light

Pass 7 Apr 2014 186,749 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all metal brakes corroded in places

nearside rear upper sidelight not working

offside rear lower sidelight not working

rear antiroll bar mounting worn

Fail 31 Mar 2014 186,744 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all metal brakes corroded in places

nearside rear upper sidelight not working

offside rear lower sidelight not working

rear antiroll bar mounting worn

Pass 22 Mar 2013 180,840 miles

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

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

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

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

both front indicators working but one in bumper and one in wing

both rear inner arches(door shuts) heavily corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded in places

offside headlight slight condensation

offside rear lower side light not working

oil leak

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 180,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

both front indicators working but one in bumper and one in wing

both rear inner arches(door shuts) heavily corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded in places

offside headlight slight condensation

offside rear lower side light not working

Fail 7 Nov 2011 175,265 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner wheel arches in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2011 175,265 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner wheel arches in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2010 171,490 miles

centre/rear exhaust sections in poor condition and slight blow

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear inner arches in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2009 165,557 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 16,555 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 159,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 159,415 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 151,667 miles

play in nearside front wheel bearing borderline .

slight leak from nearside rear axle seals .

Pass 17 Jul 2006 139,473 miles

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

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

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 GNN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P440 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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P440 GNN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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