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P489 WAX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,060 mi
Last recorded133,060 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 WAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 133,060 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside and components undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

drivers seat slight play in fixings

Fail 12 May 2018 133,060 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside and components undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

drivers seat slight play in fixings

Pass 12 Mar 2015 126,735 miles

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2014 120,602 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 113,666 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 107,644 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 100,144 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both no.plates fading

damp around fuel pump area

o/s/f steering knuckle damp

rear propshaft donut badly worn and spliting

Pass 26 Oct 2006 219,683 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 200,462 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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P489 WAX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P489 WAX, 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 P489 WAX registered?

P489 WAX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P489 WAX safe to buy?

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