MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion rear body mounts (6.1.B.2)
Both front tyres have age related cracking but no ply exposed
Entire vehicle body has had extensive previous welding repairs
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush's (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Propshaft universal joint worn Rear donut splitting ()
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush's (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg as marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg as marked (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis legs as marked (6.6.6)
Oil leak ()
Body has slight corrosion rear body mounts (6.1.B.2)
Both front tyres have age related cracking but no ply exposed
Entire vehicle body has had extensive previous welding repairs
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush's (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Bumper insecure ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Propshaft universal joint worn Rear donut splitting ()
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush's (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front 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)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
near side rear and off side rear brake discs scroed on edges
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P589 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 P589 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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P589 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 1997.
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