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P446 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,264 mi
Last recorded133,264 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 133,264 miles

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

under side of vehicle showing deterioration

Fail 21 Oct 2020 133,258 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

under side of vehicle showing deterioration

Pass 7 Oct 2019 131,281 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 122,121 miles

Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,970 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 98,038 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,916 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,876 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 60,588 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 58,275 miles

Advise on rear tyres 2mm

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,926 miles

advise on rear tyres 3mm and chip in windscreen zone a below 10mm

Fail 17 Feb 2011 55,926 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

advise on rear tyres 3mm and chip in windscreen zone a below 10mm

Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,460 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,145 miles

ADVISE/ FRONT OF VEHICLE, REAR TRACKING ARM IS BENT,(SLIGHTLY)

ADVISE/ NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN TO 2MM TREAD DEPTH, IN CENTER OF TREAD, LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,237 miles

rear tail pipe part missing

Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,583 miles

ADVISE/ BRAKE PEDAL SOFT MAY REQUIRE FLUID CHANGE.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,138 miles

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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P446 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P446 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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P446 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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