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P469 GBW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

171,011 mi
Last recorded171,011 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 GBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2023 171,011 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill and floor close to body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area under air filter box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill / body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear central suspension arm ball joint to axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 161,090 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 151,498 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 140,092 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 132,492 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 122,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 109,200 miles

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

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

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

main steel brake pipe surface rust.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 101,723 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 96,558 miles

Corrosion staring to form on both sills close to seat belt lower fixing mounts

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 88,753 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from inner side of front swivel hub

surface corrosion on rear chassis rails

Fail 6 Aug 2014 88,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight oil leak from inner side of front swivel hub

surface corrosion on rear chassis rails

Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,288 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS RUSTY.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,090 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,779 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 67,982 miles

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2010 67,982 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,059 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 64,902 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 63,493 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 61,752 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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P469 GBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P469 GBW, 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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P469 GBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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