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P717 WNJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,028 mi
Last recorded88,028 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 WNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 88,028 miles

both lower whellarch corroded

very muddy underneath

Fail 3 Jun 2014 88,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both lower whellarch corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,361 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,074 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 70,071 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,721 miles

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

exhaust system from centre to rear very deteriorated-leaking from exhaust-with tailpipe missing. System secure but requires replacement.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,195 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 62,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,834 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 57,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 41,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside sunvisor can't be stowed in off screen position.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,388 miles

Nearside sunvisor can't be stowed in off screen position.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,949 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 34,399 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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P717 WNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P717 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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P717 WNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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