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P693 WNJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,050 mi
Last recorded180,050 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 WNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 180,050 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too back (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all 4 (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 178,450 miles

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

all tyres close to legal limit

corrosion to rear body lower panel

Pass 29 Jan 2011 166,602 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Feb 2010 155,644 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 155,644 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

handbrake near end of travel,corrosion in both rear inner wheel arches,drivebelt perished,nearside front bumper damaged,steering rack track rod end dust cover split,nearside rear seat belt stalk surround damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2009 142,932 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2008 130,501 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 130,102 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 118,885 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 107,361 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 107,361 miles

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

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 WNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P693 WNJ, 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 P693 WNJ registered?

P693 WNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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