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P462 WNJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

166,752 mi
Last recorded166,752 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 WNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 166,752 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 166,667 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light white (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 164,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2014 163,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2013 160,895 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish on inner edge.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 160,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre starting to perish on inner edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 155,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2012 155,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 146,882 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 146,678 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 143,498 miles

headlight colour output just legal

Pass 14 Oct 2009 140,541 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 140,538 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 136,144 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 136,144 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 128,496 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 128,494 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P462 WNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P462 WNJ, 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 P462 WNJ registered?

P462 WNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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