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P440 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

216,734 mi
Last recorded216,734 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 216,734 miles

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

offside sill corroded - outside prescribed areas for seat belt

Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,558 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 92,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 170,011 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 99,544 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 135,748 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 117,762 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MWP, 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 MWP registered?

P440 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P440 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 MWP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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