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P644 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,939 mi
Last recorded87,939 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP644 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,939 miles

crack in nearside mirror glass

cable tie repairs effected to headlamps

condition of pads unknown,limited vision

corrosion around rear body mounts ,limited vision

cv joint worn ?steering lock to lock check rough ?limited vision on internal condition of joints

damage to bodywork generally

non standard exhaust system fitted

non standard front and rear anti roll bars fitted

outer sills covered ,condition unknown

rear axle top ball joint worn

slight exhaust blows from manifold area

Fail 29 Nov 2017 87,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering damper slight oil seepage and cover loose (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 87,939 miles

corrosion in sill ends

damage to bodywork

non -standard exhaust fitted

wear on front discs

Fail 29 Sep 2016 87,939 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panelling (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch -inside door (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

corrosion at end of sills

damage to bodywork

wear on front discs

Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,417 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front indicator lense missing

slight corrosion to body underside

Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,473 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 84,461 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust mounts are insecure.

Fuel filter clamp's deteriating.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,377 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,888 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 80,763 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 78,340 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 78,196 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both sides inner discs are corroded.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 77,278 miles

Both sides rear brake discs inner surfaces are quite corroded.

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 74,088 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 70,371 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 70,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 64,762 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 60,574 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,574 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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P644 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P644 MWP, 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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P644 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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