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P704 CPL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

196,241 mi
Last recorded196,241 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 CPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 196,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 196,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 193,582 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 193,582 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt All 4 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear diff centre A arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 180,934 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

drivers door stiff to open

Fail 11 Jan 2018 180,922 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

drivers door stiff to open

Pass 18 Mar 2016 177,808 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front slight play from wheel bearing

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

coolant hose rubbing on another hose and wearing into hose

engine oil leak

rear exhaust system damaged but not leaking and still supported

Fail 10 Mar 2016 177,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (very front closest too front bumper) (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front slight play from wheel bearing

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant hose rubbing on another hose and wearing into hose

engine oil leak

rear exhaust system damaged but not leaking and still supported

Pass 5 Mar 2015 170,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 170,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 154,452 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 154,450 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 154,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 143,180 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure 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.B.7)

drive belts aged

front brake pads low and discs scruffy

n/s wing mirror missing

rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 136,827 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

drive belts aged

front brake discs scruffy

n/s wing mirror missing

rust blisters on chassis

Fail 28 Oct 2011 136,826 miles

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

rust blisters on chassis

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

drive belts aged

front brake discs scruffy

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 129,077 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drive belt aged

foot brake has slight travel

front discs scruffy

rear budy mounts rusty

rust blisters close to rear seat belt mounts

Fail 27 Oct 2010 129,077 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drive belt aged

foot brake has slight travel

front discs scruffy

rear budy mounts rusty

rust blisters close to rear seat belt mounts

Pass 28 Oct 2009 121,936 miles

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

brake padel travel long

Pass 27 Oct 2008 120,701 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 120,653 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 116,037 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 116,037 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2007 116,009 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

servo assistance slow to work

Pass 26 Oct 2006 111,307 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f n/s/f tyres getting low

o/s/r n/s/r floors getting rusty

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2005 98,637 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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P704 CPL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P704 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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P704 CPL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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