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P518 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,743 mi
Last recorded103,743 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,743 miles

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

Vehicle underside covered very heavily in underseal. Could be concealing things.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,437 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 554,125 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 93,784 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 90,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,972 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 82,731 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 78,868 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,868 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 74,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 5 Nov 2008 68,867 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,123 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,901 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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P518 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P518 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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What year was P518 MWP registered?

P518 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P518 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 MWP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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