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P554 AWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,362 mi
Last recorded116,362 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 AWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 116,362 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 115,860 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill small area of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,525 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill end slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2 rear\ 7 seater fitment removed ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,527 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 111,527 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 108,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front bumper

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 108,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play from drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front bumper

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,669 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 9 Sep 2014 104,564 miles

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

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 10 Sep 2013 99,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 99,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,809 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,786 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 90,786 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 84,050 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,601 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 72,601 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 60,082 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 53,268 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 53,268 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,093 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 46,016 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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P554 AWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P554 AWY, 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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P554 AWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P554 AWY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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