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P487 NMA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

220,677 mi
Last recorded220,677 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 NMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 220,677 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 212,059 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 212,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 203,044 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 191,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 180,314 miles

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

o/s/front tractor joint slight oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 165,246 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 155,640 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 155,640 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 155,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 146,655 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 146,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 140,249 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 140,249 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 117,059 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 NMA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NMA, 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 NMA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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