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P74 WDG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,382 mi
Last recorded194,382 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 WDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 194,382 miles

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

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

both side sills corrosion visable

repairs t0 both seat belt area visable and boot floor area all heaverly under sealed

Fail 9 Jan 2012 194,315 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

both side sills corrosion visable

Pass 17 Jan 2011 186,627 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 186,508 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 177,609 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 167,050 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 167,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 156,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 146,103 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 146,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 134,435 miles

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

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

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

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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P74 WDG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P74 WDG, 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 P74 WDG registered?

P74 WDG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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