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P710 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

128,011 mi
Last recorded128,011 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2019 128,011 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure Central (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Central (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Front (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Lower (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Cut in tyre wall N/S/F

O/S/F Inner wing/battery mounting corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 121,250 miles

Nearside Rear tail light white light

Fail 8 Nov 2018 121,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tail light white light

Pass 4 Nov 2017 114,914 miles

Front hub leaking

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 114,667 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill and floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Front hub leaking

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 110,966 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 110,311 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 110,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 108,804 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 108,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 105,367 miles

all 4 brake discs poor condition

body corroding around chassis mounts

n/s door catch worn

prop rubber joint poor condition

steel brake pipes corroding

vehicle corroding underneath

Fail 3 Sep 2013 105,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 brake discs poor condition

body corroding around chassis mounts

prop rubber joint poor condition

steel brake pipes corroding

vehicle corroding underneath

Pass 18 Jun 2012 102,128 miles

n/s foot step corroded

n/s/r bumper cap damaged

o/s foot step corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Jun 2012 102,128 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r bumper cap damaged

o/s foot step corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 27 Jun 2011 97,599 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

power steering belt slightly frayed

Pass 27 Jun 2011 97,599 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

power steering belt slightly frayed

Pass 25 Jun 2010 92,436 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 92,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 87,974 miles

sill steps slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 84,984 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 84,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 80,948 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 75,647 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 75,647 miles

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

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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P710 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 P710 MWP, 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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P710 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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