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P660 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,806 mi
Last recorded106,806 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 106,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 106,499 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 106,379 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,051 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 100,081 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear body mounts to boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Vehicle has been heavily modified for offroad use

Pass 27 Jul 2016 95,467 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 94,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear boot floor corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 94,692 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 93,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 92,492 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,653 miles

front prop shaft universal joints misaligned

front registration plate damaged

nearside front seat and seat belt not fitted at time of test

noise from both front wheel bearings

offside front tractor seal retaining ring broken

rear brake pipes corroded

slight damage to nearside rear lower indicator lamp

slight oil leaks from both tractor seals

Fail 11 Jun 2010 90,652 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front wheel bearings noisy

excess corrosion at several body mountings

front number plate damaged

front prop shaft universal joints misaligned

number plate lamps dim

offside and nearside sills corroded

offside front door lock faulty

offside front tractor seal retaining ring broken

rear brake pipes corroded

slight damage to nearside rear lower indicator lamp

slight oil leaks from both tractor seals

Pass 3 Jun 2009 88,351 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 88,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2008 85,303 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 85,303 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 76,257 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 66,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2006 66,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P660 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P660 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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P660 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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