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P478 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,074 mi
Last recorded125,074 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 125,074 miles

Both front tyres are worn unevenly

Corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

Pass 9 Jan 2017 120,841 miles

Front number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Jan 2016 116,483 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 116,475 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 112,338 miles

both rear body mount corroded (but dont effect steering or suspension)

rear centre ball joint dust cover slightly deteriated

Fail 12 Jan 2015 112,338 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear body mount corroded (but dont effect steering or suspension)

rear centre ball joint dust cover slightly deteriated

Pass 7 Jan 2014 107,700 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 103,279 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 99,491 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,575 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 94,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 89,875 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,261 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,570 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 73,570 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 67,798 miles

Rear brake discs very poor condition,Pads low.

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

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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P478 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P478 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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What year was P478 MWP registered?

P478 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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