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P487 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,863 mi
Last recorded184,863 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 184,863 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 184,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

upper fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2010 177,339 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 177,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 166,240 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 155,982 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 146,171 miles

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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P487 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P487 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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P487 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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