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P637 WUM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,451 mi
Last recorded209,451 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 WUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 209,451 miles

ALL N/S & O/S BODY MOUNTING CORRODED

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2015

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

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

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

ALL N/S & O/S BODY MOUNTING CORRODED

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 202,832 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 196,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 196,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 191,247 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 12 Aug 2011 186,260 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 178,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 178,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 163,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion of boot floor seams

Pass 9 Aug 2006 151,341 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 151,323 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion on rear floor

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

O/S G bar bushes starting to perish

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

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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P637 WUM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P637 WUM, 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 P637 WUM registered?

P637 WUM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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