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P624 FTA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

155,143 mi
Last recorded155,143 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 FTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 155,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

OIL COOLER PIPES WET

WIPER ARMS PARK

Fail 22 Oct 2018 155,143 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

OIL COOLER PIPES WET

WIPER ARMS PARK

Fail 3 Oct 2018 155,138 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated BOTH TRACTOR JOINTS WET (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH REFLECTORE NO IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired ALL DOOR PILLAR BOTTOMS ROT (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CROSSMEMBER NEAR MOUNT AS MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NEAR FUEL TANK AS MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES AS MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BLUE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front WET OIL COOLER PIPES

Windscreen wiper blade defective ARM PARK (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 148,676 miles

Offside Rear inner tyre badly worn

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2016 146,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.8mm wearing inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 146,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.8mm wearing inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 140,108 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 140,060 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage end cap (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

rear prop shaft dounut

Pass 22 Jul 2014 134,165 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 134,165 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 127,894 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 124,559 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 124,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 116,174 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 103,430 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 103,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 93,815 miles

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

Power steering box has slight leck from lower seal

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 93,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering box has slight leck from lower seal

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 73,510 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 73,510 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 51,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,089 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 11,769 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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P624 FTA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P624 FTA, 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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P624 FTA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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