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P503 LCC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,348 mi
Last recorded191,348 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 LCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 191,348 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre walls deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2018 191,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2017 184,235 miles

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear lower position lamp not working

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 184,234 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure at joint (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi behind arch liner (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear lower position lamp not working

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 178,081 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount bracket(below door) (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount bracket (below door) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front inner wing area corroded and holed

Offside Front swivel joint losing grease

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 178,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step/arch corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn / split (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount bracket(below door) (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount bracket (below door) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front inner wing area corroded and holed

Offside Front swivel joint losing grease

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 174,328 miles

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

Offside Front surface corrosion to scuttle area underbonnet

Offside Front swivel hub losing grease

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

oil leaks

Pass 8 Dec 2014 170,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on bottom of both rear door openings,

corrosion on bulk head.

oil leak from front and rear of engine and gear box but not excessive.

slight play in steering wheel.

surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 170,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on bottom of both rear door openings,

corrosion on bulk head.

oil leak from front and rear of engine and gear box but not excessive.

slight play in steering wheel.

surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 165,850 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear boot floor corroded at seams

Pass 18 Jul 2012 154,236 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

battery insercure

rear number plate taped on

Fail 4 May 2012 154,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery loose

Engine oil over full

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 143,255 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 142,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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P503 LCC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P503 LCC, 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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P503 LCC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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