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P705 VGA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,196 mi
Last recorded84,196 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 VGA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 84,196 miles

Nearside Front inner tyre wall borderline

condition & security of front wings

condition of front cross member

condition of rear prop joint

security of front indicators

Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,100 miles

condition and repairs to both front floors

condition and repairs to front cross member and inner wings borderline

corrosion on chassis

dampness on power steering pipes

handbrake travel

Fail 4 Jan 2016 60,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

condition and repairs to both front floors

condition and repairs to front cross member and inner wings borderline

corrosion on chassis

dampness on power steering pipes

handbrake travel

Fail 25 Nov 2015 60,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sillplated but not welded round (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

emmision not done due to tailpipe missing.

Pass 29 Nov 2014 55,729 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 121,136 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 115,215 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 107,747 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 99,769 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 92,744 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 85,524 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 83,522 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 81,900 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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P705 VGA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P705 VGA, 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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P705 VGA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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