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P569 MDT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,880 mi
Last recorded95,880 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP569 MDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 95,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in thick underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both front dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal All front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure Inner arches formed with filler (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear No seats in rear no seat belts in rear at time of inspection

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes of rear suspension arms spear too be siliconed in place (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Underbody covered in underseal repaired areas too body and chassis covered in thick underseal/ silicone rigidity of repairs questionable

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire chassis covered in thick underseal limiting inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 94,665 miles

GENRAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 92,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to under body and chassis

Pass 27 Apr 2019 90,100 miles

CORROSION NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

DRY AND CORRODED TO CHASSIS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Apr 2018 88,488 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 86,200 miles

Corrsion to underbody not within prescribed

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,621 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 73,298 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2014 73,289 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 73,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2013 67,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wax oil to floor rusty

Fail 20 May 2012 62,001 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2012 62,001 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 58,625 miles

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sills floor chassi brake pipes surface rusts req wax oil to protect

Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,625 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both sides rear discs slightly scored and worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,216 miles

Oil leak

nearside bump stop missing

Fail 30 Mar 2010 55,214 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside bump stop missing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,826 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,134 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,408 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED O/S N/S REAR DOOR PILLARS CORRODED

Pass 29 Mar 2006 45,235 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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P569 MDT 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 77.3%.

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 P569 MDT, 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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P569 MDT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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