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P740 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,665 mi
Last recorded178,665 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 178,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 178,141 miles

underbody welded and undersealed

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 176,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body welded and undersealed

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 175,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body corroded

underbody welded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 171,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 171,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 170,833 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 170,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 166,872 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 159,344 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 159,344 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 157,997 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 157,997 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 155,807 miles

advise new wiper blades

slightly bad earth affecting vehicle lamps

Fail 5 Jul 2012 155,807 miles

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

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

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

advise new wiper blades

slightly bad earth affecting vehicle lamps

Pass 28 Jun 2011 154,012 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s headlight set low

n/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2010 150,133 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 144,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 135,024 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 134,892 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 122,823 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 110,899 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P740 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P740 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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P740 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P740 MWP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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