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P597 MRV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,883 mi
Last recorded172,883 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 MRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 172,883 miles

front number plate in poor condition.......

general under body corrosion.......

n/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough .......

Fail 20 Aug 2013 172,853 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise brake inspection .......

general under body corrosion.......

n/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough .......

Pass 23 Aug 2012 169,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

large oil leak from engine area. Leaking on floor during test

Fail 13 Aug 2012 169,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

large oil leak from engine area. Leaking on floor during test

Pass 22 Aug 2011 165,461 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 159,386 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 153,287 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 153,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 139,032 miles

Both front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Both front inner arch starting to corrode

Both front ntyres wearing on edges

Both inner side sills starting to corrode

Oil leaks

Rear anti roll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Rear differential weeping

Fail 20 May 2008 139,024 miles

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

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

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

Both front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Both front inner arch starting to corrode

Both front ntyres wearing on edges

Both inner side sills starting to corrode

Oil leaks

Rear anti roll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Rear differential weeping

Pass 30 May 2007 124,004 miles

front numberplate deteriorating

fuel tank rubber filler neck perished

offside and nearside outer sills becoming rusty

offside and nearside rear wheel arches rusty near rear seat belt mountings

offside front seat belt webbing starting to fluff

oil weep from power steering reservoir hoses

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 May 2006 108,958 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 108,958 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

BOth rear mudflap brakets have got corrosion

Both front swivel seals damp

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 May 2005 95,120 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVELS ARE DAMP AROUND THE SEALS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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P597 MRV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P597 MRV, 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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P597 MRV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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