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P502 WAX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

197,857 mi
Last recorded197,857 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 WAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2017 197,857 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

front sills holed

inner and outer sills rusty

oil leak

rear sills holed

slight play near side front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2016 193,582 miles

both front axle joints leaking

offside rear lower side light inop

oil leak

slight pulsing both rear lights

Fail 23 Aug 2016 193,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front axle joints leaking

offside rear lower side light inop

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 188,386 miles

covers over outer sills

front discs rusty

grease leaking from both front hub sills

oil leak

outer sills rusty

slight play near side front wheel bearing

slight play rear shocker bottom bushes

Fail 29 Jun 2015 188,339 miles

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

covers over outer sills

front discs rusty

front discs rusty

grease leaking from both front hub sills

oil leak

outer sills rusty

slight play near side front wheel bearing

slight play rear shocker bottom bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2014 181,475 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 181,459 miles

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

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front hub oil seals leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2013 173,680 miles

Both front tractor joints leaking

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

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

Offside inner front wing corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2013 173,678 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tractor joints leaking

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

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

Offside inner front wing corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 169,989 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 167,426 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)

both rear disc's in poor condition

nearside and offside upper and lower steering swivvels slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2011 167,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear disc's in poor condition

nearside and offside upper and lower steering swivvels slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2010 162,883 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 162,883 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 156,196 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight leak from n/s/f hub seal

Pass 28 Mar 2008 147,902 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 147,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 131,497 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 131,497 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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P502 WAX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P502 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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P502 WAX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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