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P739 TDX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,654 mi
Last recorded85,654 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP739 TDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 85,654 miles

Front Hub seals have a leak of oil/grease

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking oil/grease

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 85,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Hub seals have a leak of oil/grease

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking oil/grease

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,106 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 82,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 68,420 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 54,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,219 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2017 46,219 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,885 miles

oil leak,front pads low.

Fail 5 Jan 2013 42,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

oil leak,front pads low.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,550 miles

front screen chipped,oil leak.

Fail 23 Dec 2011 40,473 miles

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

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,089 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 36,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,487 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 18,745 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Sep 2007 8,615 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2006 88,746 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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P739 TDX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P739 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 P739 TDX registered?

P739 TDX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P739 TDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P739 TDX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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