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P588 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,218 mi
Last recorded115,218 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 115,218 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 112,068 miles

brakes may require servising

rear upper floor seam corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 107,983 miles

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

some wear /play to rear upper suspension mountings near fail

Fail 9 Mar 2011 107,923 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

some wear /play to rear upper suspension mountings near fail

Pass 10 Mar 2010 98,346 miles

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

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

Rear floor corrading in places.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 90,651 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 90,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,736 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

slight oil leak from n/s/f hub assy

Fail 18 Feb 2008 82,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

slight oil leak from n/s/f hub assy

Pass 15 Feb 2007 74,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear seat belt buckle housing broken

Pass 2 Mar 2006 66,054 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 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P588 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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What year was P588 MWP registered?

P588 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P588 MWP safe to buy?

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