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P632 VAM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,742 mi
Last recorded151,742 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP632 VAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 151,742 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 151,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 147,990 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 147,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 140,524 miles

Nearside Front pads are low

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front pads are low

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Feb 2017 138,831 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 137,877 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 134,289 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 130,681 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 128,784 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 125,487 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 123,351 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear outer anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

deterioration to front number plate

general under vehicle corrosion

welding repairs made to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2011 123,351 miles

both rear outer anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

deterioration to front number plate

general under vehicle corrosion

welding repairs made to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2011 123,294 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)

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

all rear anti roll bar bushes in poor condition but no play found during mot test

front number plate damaged and loose

o/s/r lower position lamp not working

rear seatbelt mounting areas on arches undersealed over

Pass 26 Feb 2010 121,247 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 121,218 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 120,233 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 118,454 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 110,790 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 110,790 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 103,206 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 103,206 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded to excess

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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P632 VAM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P632 VAM, 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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P632 VAM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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