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P573 LJW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,611 mi
Last recorded136,611 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP573 LJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 136,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 128,909 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 119,913 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 113,238 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front inner wing corroded. general underbody corroson in various non presribed areas

front sidelamps dim rear no plates lights dim./.

front wipers park p[osition not obscuring view

handbrake travel ./

screenwash poor ./

Fail 18 May 2013 113,020 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front inner wing corroded. general underbody corroson in various non presribed areas

front sidelamps dim rear no plates lights dim./.

front wipers park p[osition not obscuring view

handbrake travel ./

screenwash poor ./

Pass 30 May 2012 107,331 miles

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

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

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 99,620 miles

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

engine sump pan & gear box damp

slight play in front seats

slight play in hand brake lever

Fail 10 May 2011 99,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine sump pan & gear box damp

slight play in front seats

slight play in hand brake lever

Pass 10 May 2010 93,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 86,921 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 86,921 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 81,126 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 81,126 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 74,424 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 74,327 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 68,947 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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P573 LJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P573 LJW, 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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P573 LJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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