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P489 ORT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,815 mi
Last recorded132,815 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 ORT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 132,815 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery slightly loose

battery tray corroded

offside and nearside inner wings corroded and holed

offside and nearside rear upper body corroded and holed

offside chassis corroded and holed

Pass 4 Nov 2013 128,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R body corroded around sill/wheelarch.

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 28,030 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R body corroded around sill/wheelarch.

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 124,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F inner wheel arch corroded.

O/S/R outer sill corroded.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 124,360 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F inner wheel arch corroded.

O/S/R outer sill corroded.

Battery insecure due to corrosion of inner wheel arch.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 117,215 miles

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

N/S wiper rubber split.

N/S/R tyre perished.

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

O/S/F inner wheel arch corroded.

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 117,193 miles

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

N/S/R tyre perished.

N/S wiper rubber split.

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

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

O/S/F inner wheel arch corroded.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 107,726 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 106,828 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 106,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 97,767 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 97,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 91,280 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear bumper insecure

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 6 Feb 2008 91,279 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear bumper insecure

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Jan 2007 83,478 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 76,461 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 76,461 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P489 ORT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P489 ORT, 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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P489 ORT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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