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P706 FTA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,123 mi
Last recorded46,123 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 FTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 46,123 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 44,164 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside coated in waxoil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 40,864 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Pass 17 Jun 2021 37,640 miles

Advise brake pedal slight travel

Front Discs corroded

Front Steering damper bushes cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Slightly kinked (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wax oiled covered underneath hard to inspect

Fail 17 Jun 2021 37,640 miles

Advise brake pedal slight travel

Front Discs corroded

Front Steering damper bushes cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Slightly kinked (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wax oiled covered underneath hard to inspect

Pass 12 May 2020 33,635 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner sill holed not with in prescribed area

Nearside Rear inner sill holed not with in prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wing holed not with in prescribed area

Offside Rear inner sill holed not with in prescribed area

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

Pass 9 May 2019 32,722 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

as slight corrosion to inner sills(both)

has hole n/s and o/s innersills not within 300 of prescribed area

Fail 8 May 2019 32,722 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

as slight corrosion to inner sills(both)

has hole n/s and o/s innersills not within 300 of prescribed area

Pass 2 May 2018 30,807 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sill Panel holed but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Sill panel corrodded/holed but not within prescribed area

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 28,744 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2017 29,744 miles

Braking system leaking both front flexys (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 28,339 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 26,740 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s headlight hazzy image

Pass 8 May 2014 25,030 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 23,169 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 23,169 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 21,355 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 21,349 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery insecure

Pass 17 May 2011 20,147 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front disc,s and pads worn

o/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill areas

rear disc,s slightly worn

Fail 16 May 2011 20,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear disc,s slightly worn

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front disc,s and pads worn

o/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill areas

Pass 28 May 2010 18,224 miles

front discs getting rusty

nearside front inner pad getting worn

rear wiper blade split

rubber fuel filler pipe getting cracked and perished

wear in steering damper bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2009 15,302 miles

oil leak from engine

rubber fuel filler pipe getting deteriated

some wear in steering damper bushes

Fail 1 Apr 2009 15,302 miles

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

oil leak from engine

rubber fuel filler pipe getting deteriated

some wear in steering damper bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2008 9,627 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 5,685 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 617 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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P706 FTA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P706 FTA, 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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P706 FTA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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