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P595 HHH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,372 mi
Last recorded146,372 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 HHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 146,372 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 145,871 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 145,541 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS, ENGINE, TRANSMISSION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brakes, 23% imbalanced, OS weaker.

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OS front, OS Rear, NS Rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 141,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 139,609 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 136,789 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 136,789 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 132,507 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 132,507 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 128,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside outer sill corroded.

rear service brake, reduced performance.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 128,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside outer sill corroded.

rear service brake, reduced performance.

Pass 9 May 2012 124,575 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 124,545 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

offside rear brake, reduced performance

outer sills and rear chassis corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 120,055 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside side step corroded and broken

nearside wiper rubber split on end slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2011 119,771 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside side step corroded and broken

nearside wiper rubber split on end slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2010 109,806 miles

offside and nearside side step frames heavily corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2010 109,759 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

offside and nearside side step frames heavily corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 96,702 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 86,822 miles

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Fail 23 Aug 2007 86,731 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

One tail lamp on OSR is not working

Pass 23 Aug 2006 76,652 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 76,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Battery insecure

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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P595 HHH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel 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 P595 HHH, 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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P595 HHH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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