MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,597 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Body mounting fixings missing 3 nearside body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Body mounting fixings missing 3 offside body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired ns outer body member corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired os outer body member corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osf osr (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. req overhaul (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tailgate handle siezed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle a frame joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all steering components corroded
all suspension components corroded
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
gearbox oil cooler pipe has slight leak
inner sills corroded
rear pinnion seal leaking
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
gearbox oil cooler pipe has slight leak
inner sills corroded
rear pinnion seal leaking
Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
O/S front foot step has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
offside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall strongly advise
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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P642 WUM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P642 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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P642 WUM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 1997.
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