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P750 UBD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,076 mi
Last recorded125,076 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP750 UBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 125,076 miles

corrosion under the bonnet on either wheel arch

Fail 20 Apr 2016 125,068 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor x2 sections (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,757 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2015 116,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 102,205 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 102,205 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 94,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,655 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 85,654 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 82,066 miles

Centre 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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,251 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,300 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 73,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 68,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 61,341 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 61,341 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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P750 UBD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P750 UBD, 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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P750 UBD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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