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P753 NLT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,617 mi
Last recorded161,617 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 NLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 161,617 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to both sills and both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 29 Mar 2014 160,114 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 156,537 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 156,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

nearside rear side light in bumper not working

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2012 144,587 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

vehicle has had various welding patches applied

Pass 18 Mar 2011 139,587 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 135,911 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 131,484 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to offside rear body mounting

Oil leak around offside front hub

Surface cuts to tread area of offside front tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2009 131,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Heavy surface corrosion to offside rear body mounting

Oil leak around offside front hub

Surface cuts to tread area of offside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2007 128,424 miles

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

Extensive repairs to floorpans and sills

Front brakes imbalanced

Non-continuous welded repair to rear ends of both sills - not prescribed areas

Repairs to OSF floorpan/inner sill/body mounting - repairs are non continously welded - not prescribed area

Repairs to top of both rear inner wheelarches

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

one nearside body mounting corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2007 128,394 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Extensive repairs to floorpans and sills

Front brakes imbalanced

Non-continuous welded repair to rear ends of both sills - not prescribed areas

Repairs to top of both rear inner wheelarches

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

one nearside body mounting corroded

one offside body mounting corroded/repaired - repairs are non-continuously welded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 121,412 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 121,411 miles

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

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

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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P753 NLT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P753 NLT, 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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P753 NLT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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