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P47 CSS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,376 mi
Last recorded108,376 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 CSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 108,376 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 108,374 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 104,430 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 101,880 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 101,880 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

N/S REAR SIDE FACING SEAT,SEATBELT BUCKLE PLASTIC SHROUD MISSING.

O/S FRONT SWIVEL HUB LEAKING OIL.

O/S REAR SIDE LIGHT INOP

STRUCTURE PRESCRIBED AREA AT N/S REAR SEATBELT LOWER ANCHORAGE MOUNT CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS

Pass 3 Dec 2007 97,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 90,469 miles

Slight oil leak at offside front swivel seal.

Fail 23 Nov 2006 90,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight oil leak at offside front swivel seal.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 83,081 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 83,081 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P47 CSS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P47 CSS, 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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P47 CSS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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