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P516 GOG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,113 mi
Last recorded144,113 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 GOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 144,113 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 144,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2018 141,660 miles

Nearside Front inner wing is corroded

Nearside Rear body mount damaged in front of rear wheel

Offside Front body mount is corroded

Offside Rear tyre side wall is damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2017 140,852 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 140,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch/floor (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 136,640 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 127,757 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 127,757 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 118,075 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 118,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 112,001 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 106,404 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 99,687 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 99,648 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 95,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 95,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 87,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 78,917 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 78,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 69,106 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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P516 GOG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P516 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 P516 GOG registered?

P516 GOG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P516 GOG safe to buy?

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