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P441 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,315 mi
Last recorded186,315 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP441 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 186,315 miles

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

Nearside and offside inner arches corroded

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

under body corrosen

Pass 20 May 2014 177,221 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 170,217 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 167,801 miles

All advisorys will need further investigation

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front floor box section holded and corroded

Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe heavily undersealed

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front floor box section holded and corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2012 167,801 miles

All advisorys will need further investigation

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front floor box section holded and corroded

Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe heavily undersealed

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front floor box section holded and corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 163,380 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 159,188 miles

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both front inner wings slightly corroded

both outer sill slightly corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear floors slightly corroded

nearside outer sill corroded not in perscribed area

nearside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

offside rear inner flitch slightly corroded by body mount

offside rear lower shock absorber bushhas slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2010 158,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 146,183 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 146,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 135,437 miles

both front wheel bearings has slightly play

both rear lower light lenses repaired by tape

nearside rear axle seal leaking

nearside rear lower shocker bush slightly worn

offside rear number plate light dim

several corrosion spots showing

Fail 11 Apr 2008 135,229 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear lower light lenses repaired with tape

nearside rear axle seal leaking

offside rear number plate light dim

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 9 May 2007 125,541 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 114,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P441 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P441 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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P441 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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