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P544 LMO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,637 mi
Last recorded136,637 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 LMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 136,637 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view deteriorated.... ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 'A' frame above rear axle ball joint 'dust' cover perished.... (2.4.G.2)

note; perished tyres shoulders nearside rear / offside rear / nearside front....

Fail 27 Apr 2017 136,635 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded metal long pipe (from front joiner to central rear flexi' ) (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working one inop' (1.1.C.1d)

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view deteriorated.... ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 'A' frame above rear axle ball joint 'dust' cover perished.... (2.4.G.2)

note; perished tyres shoulders nearside rear / offside rear / nearside front....

Pass 4 Mar 2016 135,687 miles

oil leaks filter area....

Fail 2 Mar 2016 135,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85/16...4x4.. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 'C' post / arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch....near 'c' post (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

oil leaks filter area....

Pass 9 Mar 2015 129,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 129,649 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

note; due to modified extended travel rear suspension set up, rear antiroll-bar had over-centred and links had been facing upwards incorrect way.

rear exhaust section looks deteriorated / weak....

Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,379 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 113,080 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 113,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 105,849 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 95,613 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 84,967 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 74,277 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2008 70,670 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2007 66,782 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 60,826 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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P544 LMO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P544 LMO, 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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P544 LMO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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