MOT Status
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103,100 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative all (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive everywhere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative all (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive everywhere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust tip missing
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box poor (6.1.2 (a))
Rear prop shaft rubber donut split
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust rusted (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear axle upper mounting joint slight wear
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust rusted (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear axle upper mounting joint slight wear
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting part of sill panel and end sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam plus aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting part of sill panel and end sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle top stabilizer joint boot slight damaged / split
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe across rear axle coroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
surface corrosion to offside and nearside sills
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Heavy surface corrosion to offside body mounting
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P502 VGP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 P502 VGP, 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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P502 VGP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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