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P568 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,071 mi
Last recorded209,071 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 209,071 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2013 208,966 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2011 201,106 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r door will not open

o/s/r indicator lens damaged

o/s/r metal brake pipse corroded

rear floor / inner wheel arches corroded

steering box has play

Fail 12 Aug 2011 201,104 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r door will not open

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded close to limit

power steering component(s) has seepage from a component

rear floor / inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 191,359 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wheel bearings have play

n/s track rod end has play

n/s/f tyre worn / deteriorated

o/s headlamp appears to be held with a zip tie

o/s/r door will not open

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear floor / boot pan corroded

under side of car dirty

Fail 20 Jul 2010 191,359 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wheel bearings have play

n/s track rod end has play

n/s/f tyre worn / deteriorated

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear floor / boot pan corroded

under side of car dirty

Pass 22 Apr 2009 178,459 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 178,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 169,030 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre outter wall damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2007 169,030 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre outter wall damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2006 163,992 miles

Drag link ends small mis alignment attention required.

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

Nearside rear tyre walls poor condition.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 163,973 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside rear tyre poor condition on side walls.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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P568 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P568 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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P568 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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