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P488 NMA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,727 mi
Last recorded130,727 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 NMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 130,727 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure Both n/s body bearers (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Body mounting fixings insecure Both o/s centre body bearers (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Body mounting fixings insecure N/S front body mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Body mounting fixings insecure N/S outer chassis member full length (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure Inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on both rear brake splash guards

Rear mudflaps insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2020 130,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has water in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 130,053 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated arch/floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has water in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 129,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 129,431 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under front wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis by rear tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 127,395 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (3.5.1i)

surface rusting to both o/s n/s chassis rails and body mountings

Pass 24 Jan 2017 125,055 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns & osr arm from axle to body bushs on body badly perrished (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

body & chassis rusty

difficult to assess previous welded repairs

pas pipes rusty

rear propshaft rubber splitting

Fail 12 Jan 2017 125,047 miles

Indicator switch faulty does not self cancel (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe on the hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm link from chassis to axle bushs worn letting arm touch front axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns & osr arm from axle to body bushs on body badly perrished (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

body & chassis rusty

difficult to assess previous welded repairs

pas pipes rusty

rear propshaft rubber splitting

Pass 5 Jan 2016 123,551 miles

Diesel cap cover missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 120,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel flap missing

Spare wheel carrier missing

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 117,356 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 113,464 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 108,761 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 101,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 93,081 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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P488 NMA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 P488 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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P488 NMA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 January 1997.

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