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P520 WWT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,159 mi
Last recorded128,159 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 WWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 128,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2020 125,694 miles

Front Front number plate slightly hidden by bull bar

Fail 19 Apr 2020 125,694 miles

Front Front number plate slightly hidden by bull bar

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2018 124,101 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 123,279 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2016 121,845 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2016 121,845 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 119,619 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit I ear side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 115,471 miles

slight oil leak on swivel pin housing's

Pass 17 Aug 2013 113,231 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 110,920 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 110,920 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 108,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 105,747 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 105,746 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 105,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rubber boot split on tie bar end

Pass 23 Aug 2008 101,050 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 96,858 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 96,858 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 90,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P520 WWT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P520 WWT, 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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P520 WWT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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