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P734 PCR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,867 mi
Last recorded189,867 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 PCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 189,867 miles

Body mountings rusted

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 189,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

side outer sill insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2016 186,586 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 181,871 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 181,871 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 172,391 miles

nearside front bumper missing

undersealed repairs around rear seat/seatbelt floor mountings look in poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2014 172,391 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front bumper missing

undersealed repairs around rear seat/seatbelt floor mountings look in poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2014 172,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front 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 an inadequate repair, 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)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres appear under inflated

exhaust tail pipe missing

offside rear wheel arch has filler potentially covering rust

Pass 29 Aug 2013 165,986 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

boot floorpan rotten away/bottom of chassis rusty/corroded

center of roof rotten/rusty on both sides

drivers wiper blade loose on arm

engine oil leaks

front coil springs very rusty

n/s/f corner of bumper loose/broken

n/s/f top of roof rusty/rotten

n/s/r arch rotten away

nearside rear seat and seat belt has been removed

o/s/f top of roof rusty/rotten

o/s/r arch rotten away

oil leak from transfer box

passenger wiper blade loose on arm

rear chassis rusty

rear exhaust tailbox corroding away

rear tailgate rotten away

temporary repair to battery clamp

Fail 28 Aug 2013 165,983 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

boot floorpan rotten away/bottom of chassis rusty/corroded

center of roof rotten/rusty on both sides

drivers wiper blade loose on arm

engine oil leaks

front coil springs very rusty

n/s/f corner of bumper loose/broken

n/s/f top of roof rusty/rotten

n/s/r arch rotten away

n/s/r seatbelt buckle casing missing/broken/buckle still realeases ok

o/s/f top of roof rusty/rotten

o/s/r arch rotten away

oil leak from transfer box

passenger wiper blade loose on arm

rear chassis rusty

rear exhaust tailbox corroding away

rear tailgate rotten away

Pass 24 Aug 2012 157,902 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 157,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 149,260 miles

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 23 Jul 2010 141,643 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 133,808 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 133,808 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 123,427 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 123,424 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Minor freeplay in off side front wheel bearing.

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

Off side front sun visor support clip broken.

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 112,417 miles

Drivers door catchs on piller when shut.

Small hole in center rear pipe.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 97,586 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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P734 PCR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P734 PCR, 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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P734 PCR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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