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P551 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,911 mi
Last recorded71,911 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2016 71,911 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner arch (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both centre front body mount areas corroded and holed

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,868 miles

nearside rear body underside holed at body mount

Pass 3 Feb 2014 69,620 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2014 69,611 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 67,709 miles

nearside rear body mount corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,338 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 64,600 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 64,504 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 60,712 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 60,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,581 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 56,250 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 56,250 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 54,421 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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P551 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P551 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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P551 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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