MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,578 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
head/gasket blowing at rear
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak
head/gasket blowing at rear
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
washer pipe dripping
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
offside rear light lense damaged
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight wear in both rear top shock bushes
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P743 LSR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P743 LSR, 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 P743 LSR registered?
P743 LSR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 1997.
Is P743 LSR safe to buy?
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