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P626 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,141 mi
Last recorded173,141 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 173,141 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 17,288 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 164,657 miles

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

Fuel filler rubber hose slightly cracked/perished.

Nearside & offside rear seatbelt buckle stalk, outer casings missing.

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear outer central seatbelt buckle stalk, outer casing missing.

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Oil leak from engine & transmission area.

Outer body sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 164,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel filler rubber hose slightly cracked/perished.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside & offside rear seatbelt buckle stalk, outer casings missing.

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear outer central seatbelt buckle stalk, outer casing missing.

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Offside rear diff seal leaking.

Oil leak from engine & transmission area.

Outer body sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 156,026 miles

Battery slightly insecure.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside & offside rear seatbelt buckle stalk,outer casings mising.

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

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

Nearside outer central seat belt buckle stalk outer casing missing.

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 155,913 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery slightly insecure.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside & offside rear seatbelt buckle stalk,outer casings mising.

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

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

Nearside outer central seat belt buckle stalk outer casing missing.

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 146,724 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low but within requirement.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside & offside rear tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls,not deep enough to reveal cords.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear seatbelt stalk casing missing.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle has an excessive fluid leak from nearside rear,slightly contaminating brake disc.

Rear propshaft rubber mounting deteriorating.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 146,723 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake fluid level slightly low but within requirement.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside & offside rear tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls,not deep enough to reveal cords.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear seatbelt stalk casing missing.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle has an excessive fluid leak from nearside rear,slightly contaminating brake disc.

Rear propshaft rubber mounting deteriorating.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 135,102 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

propshaft rear coupling split

Pass 24 Mar 2011 124,951 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 118,582 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 107,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 107,535 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 98,888 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 86,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 82,505 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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P626 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P626 MWP, 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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P626 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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