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P728 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,590 mi
Last recorded69,590 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

nearside and offside edges of boot floor corroded

nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door shut (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner w / arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

batterry insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2018 61,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door shut (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

batterry insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2017 55,641 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A-Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner wheelarch/mud shield (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged At caliper end (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,503 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,319 miles

Oil leak

fan cowling missing

Pass 14 Apr 2014 34,094 miles

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

engine fan cowl missing

front and rear diff`s oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 34,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine fan cowl missing

front and rear diff`s oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,530 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,037 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,372 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 9,830 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight leak from nearside and offside front hubs

Pass 21 Mar 2009 7,531 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 6,337 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 6,337 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 5,360 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 3,241 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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P728 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P728 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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P728 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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