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P759 DUD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,359 mi
Last recorded130,359 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 DUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 130,359 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 125,360 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 125,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 121,196 miles

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch

Pass 16 Mar 2021 120,426 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 119,569 miles

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing

Pass 23 Feb 2019 116,836 miles

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing

Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 111,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 107,277 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel filler neck to fuel tank , rubber hose perishing / cracked (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush oil contaminated and swelling (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill , seam delaminating, rust between the panels (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement triangle mounting bush mounting perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brake discs in poor condition (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine oil leak major ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad material getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,171 miles

band of corrosion inner surface both front brake discs

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s front tyre worn very close to limits

oil leak

play in front wheel bearings

play in rear wheel bearings

track rod end gaiters perished

Fail 23 Mar 2016 102,171 miles

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

band of corrosion inner surface both front brake discs

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s front tyre worn very close to limits

oil leak

play in front wheel bearings

play in rear wheel bearings

track rod end gaiters perished

Fail 20 May 2014 87,447 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion near brake servo booster.

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

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

Intermediate and rear exhaust silencers corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight PAS leak from pump area.

Pass 20 May 2014 87,447 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion near brake servo booster.

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

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

Intermediate and rear exhaust silencers corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Slight PAS leak from pump area.

Pass 31 May 2013 76,531 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,181 miles

Corrosion to nearside inner wing near ABS pump.

Front to rear brake pipes (both) slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 70,137 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Corrosion to nearside inner wing near ABS pump.

Front to rear brake pipes (both) slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,131 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 67,131 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,984 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 64,984 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,803 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 61,803 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,673 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,594 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,736 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 50,731 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P759 DUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P759 DUD, 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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P759 DUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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