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P689 CPL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,412 mi
Last recorded184,412 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 CPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 184,412 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all steering components corroded

all suspension components corroded

different size wheels front to back

Fail 31 Oct 2013 180,876 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 31 Oct 2013 180,876 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 173,132 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 163,387 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel high

underneath dirty

Pass 4 Oct 2011 163,387 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

handbrake travel high

underneath dirty

Pass 27 Nov 2010 153,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 144,473 miles

Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 144,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 132,097 miles

hand brake close full travel

power steering leak on front pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2008 115,520 miles

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

O/S AND N/S REAR MUD FLAP BRACKETS CORRODED AND INSECURE

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 115,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

O/S AND N/S REAR MUD FLAP BRACKETS CORRODED AND INSECURE

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 108,184 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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P689 CPL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P689 CPL, 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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P689 CPL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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