MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear body mountings
nail in n/s/r tyre
powersteering pipes
windscreen
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
windscreen
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P579 CUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P579 CUD, 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 P579 CUD registered?
P579 CUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 1997.
Is P579 CUD safe to buy?
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