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P578 CSS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,235 mi
Last recorded152,235 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 CSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 152,235 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Oil leak

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

near side front offside front wheel arches corroding upper

Pass 22 Aug 2008 146,075 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 146,075 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 123,508 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 100,310 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 100,310 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 84,888 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

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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P578 CSS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P578 CSS, 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 P578 CSS registered?

P578 CSS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P578 CSS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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