MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,489 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear link bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both front + nsr (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead/innerwing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber towers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides by A frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive additional corrosion throughout chassis in all suspension areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion in body mounts
corrosion inner/outersills,unprescribed areas
some corrosion in battery carrier area
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shockabsorber mounting towers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front some corrosion to outersill,unprescribed area
Offside Rear some corrosion to innerwing,unprescribed area
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
some corrosion to body mounts
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innersills/floorpanns,both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist,both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shockabsorber mounting towers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front some corrosion to inner wing,unprescribed area.
Offside Front some corrosion to outersill,unprescribed area
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive additional corrosion at innersills/floorpans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to body mounts
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perrished
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both innersills/floorpans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
some corrosion at body mounts
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perrished
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both innersills/floorpans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
some corrosion at body mounts
Central some corrosion at body mounts
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber mount (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak on transfer box
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly 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?
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P509 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 P509 MWP, 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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P509 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 February 1997.
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