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P643 WSU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,591 mi
Last recorded172,591 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 WSU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 172,591 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 169,717 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 169,658 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 166,115 miles

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 163,148 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2022 160,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 158,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 155,656 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 152,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 149,594 miles

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))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 149,566 miles

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 146,079 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 143,055 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 139,546 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 139,480 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting point. (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 136,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 132,801 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 129,717 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 126,610 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 123,732 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 120,808 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 117,243 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 117,184 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 113,692 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 113,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 110,120 miles

slight wear in the steering box

Pass 21 Sep 2005 107,168 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 107,140 miles

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?

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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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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