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P575 OJW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,131 mi
Last recorded132,131 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP575 OJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 132,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre worn on outside

Pass 24 Jan 2014 130,009 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre worn on outside

Fail 24 Jan 2014 130,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/front tyre worn on outside

Pass 17 Jan 2013 128,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 128,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 126,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear top shocker bushes worn

o/s/rear lower shocker bushes worn

Pass 2 Feb 2012 126,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

n/s/rear top shocker bushes worn

o/s/rear lower shocker bushes worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 123,420 miles

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

n/s/rseat belt cover missing

Fail 2 Feb 2011 123,420 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rseat belt cover missing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 118,334 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 109,894 miles

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 109,894 miles

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 106,400 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 106,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Feb 2006 102,694 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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P575 OJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P575 OJW, 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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P575 OJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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