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P574 TVG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

177,176 mi
Last recorded177,176 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 TVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 177,176 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 168,062 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 168,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 167,518 miles

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

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

nsf and osf inner arch corrosion

nsr and osr inner arch corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2019 164,103 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 163,961 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 153,031 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 146,308 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 146,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 141,438 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 137,329 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corrded

n/s/f body mount prescribed area slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 131,790 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 127,932 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 122,407 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 116,832 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 110,713 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 103,320 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 97,351 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 91,145 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 84,248 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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P574 TVG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P574 TVG, 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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What year was P574 TVG registered?

P574 TVG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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