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P463 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,121 mi
Last recorded114,121 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 114,121 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

steering damper dust cover badly corroded

surface cut outer wall n/s front tyre

surface rust on chassis sections

unable to check metal brake pipes due to thickly greased oover

unable to check to check metal ends on flexi brake hoses due to protective covers

Fail 1 Sep 2016 114,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release receiver (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe before box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

steering damper dust cover badly corroded

surface cut outer wall n/s front tyre

surface rust on chassis sections

unable to check metal brake pipes due to thickly greased oover

unable to check to check metal ends on flexi brake hoses due to protective covers

Pass 21 Aug 2015 109,523 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 109,158 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 108,557 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 107,831 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 107,116 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 106,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 104,017 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 98,193 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 93,317 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 93,317 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 89,700 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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P463 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P463 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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P463 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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