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P693 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,503 mi
Last recorded169,503 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 169,503 miles

heavily modified

undrbody corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2016 165,640 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 162,210 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 161,653 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 161,653 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 159,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 156,610 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 152,701 miles

rear propshaft rubber doughnut splitting

some corrosion to n/s and o/s rear outersills but not considered excessive

Fail 11 Nov 2009 152,629 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear propshaft rubber doughnut splitting

some corrosion to n/s and o/s rear outersills but not considered excessive

Pass 24 Nov 2008 140,825 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion starting o/s and n/s boot floor

Pass 12 Nov 2007 133,937 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 133,937 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 126,225 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 126,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front o/s rear tyres cracking on side walls

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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P693 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P693 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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P693 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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