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P577 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,387 mi
Last recorded175,387 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 175,387 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 164,497 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 164,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 158,546 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp lens light damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen crack -- no effect to view (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 158,546 miles

Battery insecure battery tray corroded (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due major leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe broke off (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view wind screen crack but no effect driver view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear lamp lens light damage

Pass 16 Dec 2016 149,496 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 149,417 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe corroded and holed (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing close to battery and floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak from engine area ()

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 143,663 miles

power steering fluid leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 143,663 miles

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

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

power steering fluid leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 141,015 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 141,015 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 158,443 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 138,443 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 135,668 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2012 135,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 130,747 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 125,012 miles

Centre seat belt not fitted at time of test

General underbody corrossion

Nearside rear seat belt fraying slightly

Play in steering rack joints

Slight brake pipe corrossion

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Jan 2011 125,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre seat belt not fitted at time of test

General underbody corrossion

Nearside rear seat belt fraying slightly

Play in steering rack joints

Slight brake pipe corrossion

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Dec 2009 119,266 miles

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust corrosion

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2008 112,688 miles

PAS reservior / pipe damp & signs of leaks/rear shockers bushes worn/rear discs pitted/slight play in rear wheel bearings

STRONG ADVICE = rear exhaust pipe corroded & signs of blowing/ & tail pipe partly incomplete

Pass 10 Jan 2008 105,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2007 94,893 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 85,437 miles

oil leak

very slight play in n/s front hub

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 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MWP, 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 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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