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P716 VGP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

275,839 mi
Last recorded275,839 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 VGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 275,839 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 274,539 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 274,539 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 267,775 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both swivel house seal seepage greese

Fail 15 Sep 2014 267,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both swivel house seal seepage greese

Pass 10 Sep 2013 255,238 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

dampness around offside rear brake backplate

front no plate damaged

slight play in both drag link ball joints

stonechips front screen

wipers smearing

Fail 2 Sep 2013 255,238 miles

Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal rubber worn

dampness around offside rear brake backplate

front no plate damaged

slight play in both drag link ball joints

stonechips front screen

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 240,661 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 228,377 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate damaged

front to rear brake pipe rusty

long handbrake travel

nearside rear bearing noisy

tested in wet conditions

Pass 2 Sep 2010 213,871 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

dampness around steering box

front no plate damaged

handbrake long travel

slight play in front axle support arm bushes

Fail 2 Sep 2010 213,871 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

dampness around steering box

front no plate damaged

handbrake long travel

slight play in front axle support arm bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,882 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both front lower torsion arm bushes

Pass 25 Sep 2008 182,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dampness around steering box

Pass 11 Oct 2007 167,154 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 155,484 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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P716 VGP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P716 VGP, 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 P716 VGP registered?

P716 VGP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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