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P669 STW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,896 mi
Last recorded138,896 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 STW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 138,896 miles

boot floor area rusting

inside of near side rear lower crossmember rusted through

oil leaks

rear of off side sill / inner arch area

Pass 17 May 2017 131,931 miles

rear of off side sill arch area rusting through

steering mechanism slightly stiff

Fail 15 May 2017 131,924 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of near side sill and into inner wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of near side rear inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

rear of off side sill arch area rusting through

steering mechanism slightly stiff

Pass 2 Jun 2016 124,769 miles

near side sill area and off side rear inner step area rusting

oil leaks

Pass 8 May 2015 117,338 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 15 May 2014 111,651 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 111,651 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 101,723 miles

engine oil leak, and rear diff oil seal leak

Fail 17 May 2013 101,706 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak, and rear diff oil seal leak

near side front tyre inner edge badly worn and close to legal limits

Pass 18 May 2012 86,460 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 86,455 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

check engine light is partly iluminated

rear exhasut pipe has been shortend

steering dust covers are split but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 9 May 2011 73,276 miles

front to rear brake pipes in poor condition

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 17 May 2010 62,019 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 49,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

offside steering idler joint dust cover split

Pass 9 May 2008 40,814 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 40,814 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 33,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 May 2006 27,516 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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P669 STW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 P669 STW, 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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What year was P669 STW registered?

P669 STW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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