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P602 DUD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,526 mi
Last recorded138,526 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 DUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 138,526 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 138,526 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 136,924 miles

Front Coil springs very rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Coil springs very rusty

Rear Differential oil seal leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2016 134,698 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

steering box has slight play

very bad oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 131,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 131,645 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure inner brake pad missing (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 126,674 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 126,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 121,323 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 115,494 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 108,728 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 100,728 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 100,728 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 93,223 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,051 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 86,046 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 100,000 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 100,000 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 100,000 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2006 94,423 miles

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

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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P602 DUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P602 DUD, 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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P602 DUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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