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P59 UWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,794 mi
Last recorded129,794 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 UWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 129,794 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 127,692 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 125,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 122,022 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 121,979 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2010 116,709 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear bump stops missing

surface rust on all discs

under side rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2008 111,396 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 111,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 101,955 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 101,856 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006
Fail 6 Jan 2006 91,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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P59 UWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P59 UWY, 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 P59 UWY registered?

P59 UWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P59 UWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P59 UWY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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