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P687 AWL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35 mi
Last recorded35 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 AWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 35 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 5 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested Carbon monoxide and lambda readings outside readable perameters. (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported To headlamp (1.9.2a)

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

Drivers door inner handles missing, able to open with outer handle (no window).

Front passenger door inner handle missing (able to open using outer handle ( no window )

Front seat belts upper mountings attatched to frame which can move.

Pass 17 May 2014 157,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 156,725 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 153,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 153,763 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 151,062 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 146,319 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 137,548 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust corroded rear and back box

general corrosion underneath

n/s/f inner wing holed

oil leak from sump and rocker cover

rear door shuts slightly corroded within 30cm of seatbelt mount

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight power steering leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 123,676 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 108,672 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 95,490 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 95,490 miles

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

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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P687 AWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P687 AWL, 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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P687 AWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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