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P497 GOG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,000 mi
Last recorded135,000 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 GOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 135,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 130,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 125,795 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 125,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Pass 1 Sep 2012 122,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 122,013 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 116,975 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 116,974 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 111,435 miles

Front wipers smeering x2

MAJOR OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs HEAVILY corroded X2

Pass 2 Sep 2009 106,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 106,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 94,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 87,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 77,581 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 77,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P497 GOG 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 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P497 GOG, 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 P497 GOG registered?

P497 GOG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P497 GOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P497 GOG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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