MOT Status
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178,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers and door steps.
Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush UPPER BUSH. (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers and door steps.
Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin These pads are JUST LEGAL. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin These pads are JUST LEGAL. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush UPPER BUSH. (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers and door steps.
Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers and door steps.
Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.
Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers and door steps.
Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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P609 DEP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P609 DEP, 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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P609 DEP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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