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P725 VGP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,216 mi
Last recorded183,216 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 VGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 183,216 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective COVERED GRILL (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake efficiency just met, adjustment/ repair maybe required

Pass 19 May 2020 183,028 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 183,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2011 175,885 miles

Both front hub seals leaking badly

Excessive oil leaks

Off side front sill to body mounting rusting

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

Fail 25 May 2011 175,885 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both front hub seals leaking badly

Excessive oil leaks

Off side front sill to body mounting rusting

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 170,952 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 170,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 159,505 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front prop shaft u/j's slight play

rear exhaust hanger

Fail 20 Feb 2009 158,965 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front prop shaft u/j's slight play

rear exhaust hanger

Pass 18 Feb 2008 146,881 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 132,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2007 132,598 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2006 127,118 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 127,118 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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P725 VGP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P725 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 P725 VGP registered?

P725 VGP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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