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P65 UWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

262,051 mi
Last recorded262,051 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 UWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2019 262,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected as marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no pad left (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 255,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner wings corroded, but not structural panel

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded, but not a structural panel

Pass 20 Dec 2017 245,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing panel corroded , but not a structural panel.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner wing panel corroded, but not a structural panel

Fail 4 Dec 2017 244,584 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Wing panel corroded but not a structural panel.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner wing panel corroded but not a structural panel.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 234,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 234,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (door open) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings area above rear shock (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings area above exhaust rear box (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings area above rear shock (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 221,927 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X3 (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 221,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour lense damaged showing white light to rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X3 (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 209,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 198,145 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 198,145 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 186,087 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 186,087 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

engine oil cooler pipes leaking and gearbox cooler pipes leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2011 178,251 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 167,085 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 157,008 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 148,096 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 137,608 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 117,423 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 117,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leak rear gear box seal

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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P65 UWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P65 UWY, 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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P65 UWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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