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P480 GBW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

201,007 mi
Last recorded201,007 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 GBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 201,007 miles

slight corrosion both rear arches and inner wing

Pass 13 Aug 2015 185,264 miles

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

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

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

slight leak on steering box

Pass 14 Aug 2014 170,330 miles

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

nearside rear inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2013 156,293 miles

slight corrosion both rear arches

Pass 21 Aug 2012 145,128 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pads getting low and disc scorred slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2011 136,930 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 131,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 131,089 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 124,159 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 124,126 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

both front flitches corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 117,079 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 107,652 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 98,351 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 92,689 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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P480 GBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P480 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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P480 GBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P480 GBW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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