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P704 MOH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 MOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 120,000 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive OUTER AXLE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH/FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 120,000 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER WHEEL ARCH/FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT AND REAR INNER SILLS/FLOOR AREAS (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 120,000 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER WHEEL ARCH/FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT AND REAR INNER SILL/FLOOR AREAS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 120,000 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 120,000 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2015 120,000 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 120,000 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 120,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 120,000 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 120,000 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 120,000 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 120,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 120,000 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 120,000 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 120,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 120,004 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 120,000 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 120,000 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 MOH 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 72.2%.

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 P704 MOH, 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 P704 MOH registered?

P704 MOH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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