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P577 MDT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,848 mi
Last recorded179,848 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 MDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 179,848 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides along sills inner sill ares are on the point of needing serious repair/stengthening as only points of connecting body to chassis are front and rear and these are also weak at rear (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread edge

Fail 20 Jun 2016 179,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides along sills inner sill ares are on the point of needing serious repair/stengthening as only points of connecting body to chassis are front and rear and these are also weak at rear (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 173,484 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all inner brake disc faces corroded

both front swivel hubs leaking

both rear tyres cracking around tread edge

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 173,483 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all inner brake disc faces corroded

both front swivel hubs leaking

both rear tyres cracking around tread edge

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 166,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TO OUTER SILLS AND BODY TO CHASSIS MOUNTINGS

Fail 12 Apr 2014 166,936 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TO OUTER SILLS AND BODY TO CHASSIS MOUNTINGS

Pass 5 Apr 2013 163,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

o/s/f swivel joint seal leaking oil

Fail 23 Mar 2013 163,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

o/s/f swivel joint seal leaking oil

Pass 23 Mar 2012 158,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 158,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 150,453 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 150,346 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

all body mounts and inner sills corroded

all brake pipes corroded

front springscorroded

o/s n/s chassis rails corroded

o/s n/s floorpans corroded rear boot floor corroded

o/s n/s front innerwings corroded

o/s n/s reardoor pillars corroded

rear discsscored

Pass 19 Mar 2010 143,016 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 142,955 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 134,828 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 127,037 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 119,699 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 119,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 110,648 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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P577 MDT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P577 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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P577 MDT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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