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P604 UUF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,339 mi
Last recorded164,339 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 UUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 164,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Has been under sealed

Pass 19 Aug 2016 155,706 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 155,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 139,100 miles

both outer sills corroded................

front tyres close to wear markers ...........

nearside rear anti rollbar link.............

Pass 27 Jun 2014 129,892 miles

corrosion present to sills........

front hub pins play present............

play present in nearside front wheel bearing.....

Pass 26 Jun 2013 117,099 miles

all 4 tyres...........

back section exhaust deteriorated...........

Pass 26 Jun 2012 107,168 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear discs corroded

rear wiper poor

Pass 8 Jul 2011 106,195 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 106,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 104,792 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 104,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 102,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 100,316 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 100,316 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 98,878 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 98,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 97,772 miles

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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P604 UUF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P604 UUF, 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 P604 UUF registered?

P604 UUF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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