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P749 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

124,585 mi
Last recorded124,585 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 124,585 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 122,561 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

body corrosion in places

brake pipe corrosion in places

front inner arches holed

front springs rusty

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Jan 2013 119,607 miles

battery insecure

both front coil springs corroded

both front wiper blade rubbers split

excessive corrosion under bonnet near battery tray area and washer bottle area none structural or load bearing

front brake discs worn

nearside headlamps beam pattern faint

nearside rear seat belt clip plastic casing missing

slight movement in nearside rear passenger seat back support

Fail 24 Jan 2013 119,607 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

battery insecure

both front coil springs corroded

both front wiper blade rubbers split

excessive corrosion under bonnet near battery tray area and washer bottle area none structural or load bearing

front brake discs worn

nearside headlamps beam pattern faint

nearside rear seat belt clip plastic casing missing

slight movement in nearside rear passenger seat back support

Pass 23 Jan 2012 112,649 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 112,644 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2011 106,871 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 106,871 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 101,880 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 101,878 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear mudguard insecure

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Feb 2009 95,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 95,491 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 89,195 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 89,195 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear door will not open from the outside

Pass 31 Jan 2007 81,562 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 81,562 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 70,682 miles

handbrake high

n/s/f tyre just above limit

n/s/f wing damage and bumper scruffed

n/s/r bumper end cap insecure

nsf wing mirror cracked

o/s/f wheel bearing minimal play

o/s/r bumper scruffed

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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P749 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P749 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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P749 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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