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P710 WNJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,014 mi
Last recorded171,014 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 WNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 171,014 miles

rear brake discs slight coroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 163,626 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 163,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 155,701 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in offside ball joint.

Fail 12 Nov 2007 147,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 12 Nov 2007 147,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 6 Nov 2006 136,079 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 136,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 126,664 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 126,536 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust clamp brocken

near side rear anti-roll bar link worn

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 WNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WNJ, 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 P710 WNJ registered?

P710 WNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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