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P694 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,531 mi
Last recorded148,531 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 148,531 miles

Engine oil leaks

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

NSF wheel arch corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 148,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Engine oil leaks

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

NSF wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 140,542 miles

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

Front radius arm bushes worn

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 18 Jul 2014 140,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front radius arm bushes worn

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 24 Jul 2013 133,541 miles

Sills and rear floor corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 133,538 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Sills and rear floor corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 126,932 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 126,806 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 119,395 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

knocking/thumping noise at rear whilst on road

steering wheel deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2011 119,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

knocking/thumping noise at rear whilst on road

steering wheel deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2010 112,125 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 112,122 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front lower bumper section insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2009 104,903 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front sun visors insecure

drive belt deteriorated

front number plate damage

nearside rear tyre outer wall damage

offside front tyre outer wall damage

scratches to windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2009 104,898 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front sun visors insecure

drive belt deteriorated

front number plate damage

nearside rear tyre outer wall damage

offside front tyre outer wall damage

scratches to windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2008 97,098 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 97,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 89,775 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 81,290 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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P694 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P694 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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P694 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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