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P598 WPN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,546 mi
Last recorded174,546 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 WPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2018 174,546 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated due too low on brake fluid (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front hub seals are leaking oil

both front suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 163,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside section low (4.1.E.1)

both front hub seals are leaking oil

both front suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 153,567 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension springs are corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 153,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension springs are corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 145,301 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 145,301 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 134,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 134,712 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 125,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 112,229 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 112,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 100,577 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 95,860 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,484 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 87,826 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 85,137 miles

damp on n\s\f hub

n\s\r shock absorber upper bush worn

surface rust on rear brake discs

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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P598 WPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P598 WPN, 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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P598 WPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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