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P758 AWY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

170,884 mi
Last recorded170,884 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 AWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 170,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 26 May 2022 167,193 miles

Front inner wings have corrosion both sides

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 158,941 miles

Nearside Front Body: mounting fixing bush

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 158,941 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired both sides (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body: mounting fixing bush

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 151,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 143,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 231,023 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 217,289 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 208,867 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 208,867 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 189,655 miles

both side front swivel seals leaking

Fail 30 Apr 2014 189,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both side front swivel seals leaking

offside rear lower side light not working

Pass 7 May 2013 170,929 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 163,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 154,636 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 145,535 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 May 2010 145,531 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 118,952 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 118,952 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 113,952 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 100,186 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 100,186 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 87,797 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 87,797 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P758 AWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P758 AWY, 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 P758 AWY registered?

P758 AWY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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