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P745 XGE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,656 mi
Last recorded175,656 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 XGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 175,656 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 175,653 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill at front body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced before axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s n/s corroded at wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 170,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area at body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 170,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area at body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 161,353 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 161,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 158,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside swivel ball has slight corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

multiple minor oil leaks

number plate lights starting to dull

Pass 24 Jan 2017 156,303 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 150,176 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 150,176 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 138,949 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 138,949 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 129,150 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 129,228 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 122,507 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 116,745 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 111,047 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 111,047 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 104,084 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 97,550 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 119,406 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 105,992 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 105,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P745 XGE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P745 XGE, 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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P745 XGE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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