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P588 CUD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,132 mi
Last recorded169,132 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 CUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 169,132 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

smoky on start up but good when hot

Fail 31 May 2018 169,132 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

smoky on start up but good when hot

Pass 23 Jun 2017 168,875 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 168,875 miles

Battery insecure both batterys are insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both and nearside has water ingress (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 2 small (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too low both are too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure battery wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

non original bodywork

Pass 18 Feb 2016 168,316 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 167,400 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 167,400 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 165,086 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 191,712 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 161,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 152,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 136,550 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 136,550 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 115,791 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 115,791 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 98,238 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 85,417 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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P588 CUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P588 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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P588 CUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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