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P592 LJW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,797 mi
Last recorded121,797 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP592 LJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 121,797 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 120,189 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 120,039 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion along sill

Pass 23 Dec 2019 119,409 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 119,404 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,595 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,767 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 108,103 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 106,102 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 103,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside sill slight corrosion

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 103,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside sill slight corrosion

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,712 miles

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on offside outer sill

corrosion present on various body mountings

Fail 14 Jan 2015 62,712 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on offside outer sill

corrosion present on various body mountings

Fail 13 Mar 2010 94,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear lamp lens broken(repaired with tape)

Oil leak

P.A.S.Pipes leaking

P.A.S.Steering box leaking

Play in steering column U.J.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 94,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear lamp lens broken(repaired with tape)

Oil leak

P.A.S.Pipes leaking

P.A.S.Steering box leaking

Play in steering column U.J.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 91,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 91,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 82,091 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 75,104 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 75,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 69,794 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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P592 LJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P592 LJW, 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 P592 LJW registered?

P592 LJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P592 LJW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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