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P738 TDX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Lpg 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,363 mi
Last recorded73,363 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 TDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,363 miles

Nearside outer sill 1st stages of corrosion

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

Offside outer sill 1st stages of corrosion

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 73,363 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside outer sill 1st stages of corrosion

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

Offside outer sill 1st stages of corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,548 miles

oil leak

rear fog light slight white light

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,222 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear differential leaking oil slightly

rear fog light begining to loose red tint

Fail 21 Apr 2015 63,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear differential leaking oil slightly

rear fog light begining to loose red tint

Pass 27 Jul 2013 57,257 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,248 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

oil leak

water in offside front indictor lens

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,888 miles

Leak on king pins

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 52,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Leak on king pins

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 52,675 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 52,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 45,402 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,727 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,618 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 83,387 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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P738 TDX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,940cc lpg 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 P738 TDX, 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 P738 TDX registered?

P738 TDX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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