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P484 GBW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,115 mi
Last recorded198,115 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 GBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 198,115 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear boot floor corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 198,108 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside rear light damaged

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 185,740 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

nearside rear seat belt stalk shroud missing but is still working

vehicle presented with rear seats stowed

Fail 28 Mar 2014 185,711 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

brake warning light illuminated

nearside rear seat belt stalk shroud missing but is still working

vehicle presented with rear seats stowed

Pass 7 Mar 2013 169,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front dorr difficult to open from outside but can

Fail 7 Mar 2013 169,269 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front dorr difficult to open from outside but can

Pass 8 Mar 2012 161,928 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

engine oil level low

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2010 143,646 miles

Oil leak

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

both iner wheel arches corroaded

osr bumper end cap missing

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Fail 17 Sep 2010 143,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

both iner wheel arches corroaded

osr bumper end cap missing

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 10 Sep 2009 137,119 miles

brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level

centre exhaust clamp loose

front windscreen has damage to an area less than 40mm circle outside zone 'a'

nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin

offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin

Fail 8 Sep 2009 137,115 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center exhust clamp lose

Pass 5 Jun 2008 129,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 123,763 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING ARM BALL JOINT

Pass 11 May 2006 113,970 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 113,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads wearing low †

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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P484 GBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P484 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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P484 GBW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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