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P668 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,916 mi
Last recorded162,916 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 162,916 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight play in nearside front hub assy'

Pass 1 Jun 2010 156,307 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear (on axle) brake pipes slightly corroded

rear prop' shaft rubber coupling cracked

rear tyres cracked

slight dampness near fuel lift pump but not leaking during test

slight play in front hub assy's

Pass 16 Jun 2009 144,925 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres cracking

rear brake discs pitted and scored

slight play in nearside front hub assy'

Fail 16 Jun 2009 144,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres cracking

rear brake discs pitted and scored

slight play in nearside front hub assy'

Pass 12 Jun 2008 131,171 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyre side walls cracked (outter) offside front has numerous cuts

rear prop' shaft rubber coupling cracked

slight play in nearside front hub assembly

Pass 6 Jun 2007 115,269 miles

nearside rear bumper corner insecure

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 23 May 2006 96,007 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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P668 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P668 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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P668 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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