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P576 GUK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

231,654 mi
Last recorded231,654 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP576 GUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 231,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 231,150 miles

Body has slight corrosion front end (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 231,150 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Steering locking device missing all front track rod ends (2.2.C.1g)

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

Body has slight corrosion front end (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 230,857 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 230,857 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 230,702 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 230,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 227,732 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 227,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 226,611 miles

all rear seats removed

fuel cap and filler could doo with attention

nearside screen washers not working

offside front seat flexing on runners

Fail 5 Jul 2011 226,501 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel cap and filler could doo with attention

nearside screen washers not working

offside front seat flexing on runners

Fail 12 Jul 2010 221,216 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 221,216 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 214,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 214,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 212,022 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 211,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 196,961 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 196,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 180,533 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 180,508 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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P576 GUK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 P576 GUK, 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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P576 GUK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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