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P698 TVL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,384 mi
Last recorded132,384 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 TVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 132,384 miles

body mounts badly corroded and one holed

cannot see front or rear pads

front swivels leaking

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

o/s/f wiper not checked no fluid

Fail 29 Sep 2012 132,384 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

body mounts badly corroded and one holed

cannot see front or rear pads

front swivels leaking

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

o/s/f wiper not checked no fluid

Pass 25 Aug 2011 126,379 miles

both swivels leaking / chassis and under body corrosion/ drop arm ball joint has play

Fail 24 Aug 2011 126,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both swivels leaking / chassis and under body corrosion/ drop arm ball joint has play

Pass 24 Aug 2010 119,704 miles

n/s/f indicator repaired with tape / o/s/f inner wing looks weak / n/s/f tyre on limit / drop arm ball joint has play / front swivels leaking / sills and body mounts heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2009 112,681 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 112,673 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 104,485 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 102,600 miles

nearside front body mounting corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2007 102,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing. †nearside front body mounting corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2006 92,596 miles

both rear brake pipes. †nearside track rod end

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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P698 TVL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P698 TVL, 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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P698 TVL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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