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P440 TWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,134 mi
Last recorded161,134 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 161,134 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 161,134 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 101,423 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 101,423 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 142,213 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 10 Jan 2007 142,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 4 Oct 2005 127,343 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 127,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

temporary fuel cap fitted

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 TWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TWY, 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 TWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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