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P751 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,893 mi
Last recorded129,893 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 129,893 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 123,655 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 120,125 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,215 miles

General corrsion

Fail 5 Aug 2014 116,214 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

General corrsion

Pass 31 Jul 2013 136,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 130,783 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 123,945 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 123,856 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 119,104 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 119,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 107,689 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 107,628 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

offside wiper blade torn but still clears windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2008 99,277 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 94,711 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT. †EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED.

Fail 19 Jun 2007 94,711 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT. †EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED.

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 89,857 miles

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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P751 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P751 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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P751 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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