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P487 WNJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

215,089 mi
Last recorded215,089 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 215,089 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 212,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 211,578 miles

underside heavily painted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 211,157 miles

sills have general corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2018 210,907 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 209,463 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 208,061 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 204,028 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 194,628 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 184,408 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

offisde rear lamp has slight damage

offside rear brake disc corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear A frame ball joint has slight free play

Fail 17 Jan 2013 184,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

offisde rear lamp has slight damage

offside rear brake disc corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear A frame ball joint has slight free play

Pass 6 Feb 2012 175,318 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 162,104 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 146,726 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 146,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 139,209 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 139,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 108,281 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 101,324 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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P487 WNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WNJ, 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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What year was P487 WNJ registered?

P487 WNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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