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P638 AWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,303 mi
Last recorded126,303 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 AWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 126,303 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 126,303 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 125,237 miles

All road springs heavily corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside washer jet would benefit cleaned

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2018 125,236 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle stability arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Also puts dipped beam out when operated (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All road springs heavily corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 118,939 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Fail 15 May 2017 118,939 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted & corroded on inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted & corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Pass 18 May 2016 111,498 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEATBELT

OIL LEAK FROM RIGHT HAND SIDE OF ENGINE

REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 12 May 2016 111,323 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEATBELT

OIL LEAK FROM RIGHT HAND SIDE OF ENGINE

REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 18 May 2015 104,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r shock absorber lower bushes worn

o/s/r shock absorber lower bushes worn

Pass 14 Mar 2014 97,682 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,534 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 90,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,889 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,427 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2011 70,427 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,166 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,883 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 49,883 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,193 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,271 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 55,095 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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P638 AWY 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 68.2%.

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 P638 AWY, 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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P638 AWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 February 1997.

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