MOT Status
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172,591 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front seat belt slow to return
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Also small hole in the glass. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear exhaust pipe corrodded and holed/blowing
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corrodded/patches (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 235/70/16
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 235/70/16
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust resting /touching rear axle
engine compression leak/injector blowing
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside headlight loose
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front steering slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust resting on nearside rear antiroll bar
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear axle bump stop rubber missing
Offside Front axle swivel joint seal leaking
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear axle bump stop rubber missing
Front BRAKE PADS HAVE NO ANTI RATTLE DEVICE FITTED PADS MOVE LOOSELY IN CALIPIERS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer SWIVEL HUB LEAKING OIL
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside HEADLIGHT AIM SET LOW
Nearside Rear WING LOWER SECTION SECURITY DETERIORATED
Offside Front SWIVEL HUB LEAKING OIL
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear WING LOWER SECTION SECURITY DETERIORATED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body behind outer pannel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body behind outer pannel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting point. (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight wear in the steering box
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
exhaust system is getting corroded.
rear prop shaft rubber coupling is starting to separate.this part of the braking system.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P643 WSU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 P643 WSU, 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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P643 WSU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 1997.
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