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P759 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,612 mi
Last recorded120,612 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2022 120,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested unable to fit smoke tester (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking injector return (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested both headlamps insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 118,908 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 116,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 108,190 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3 rd row of seats ()

Fail 10 Jan 2019 108,178 miles

Brake performance not tested Parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead to inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3 rd row of seats ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 105,187 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad. (3.5.1g)

Unable to check rear seat belts.

Fail 31 Jan 2018 105,187 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Both wiper blades deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad. (3.5.1g)

Unable to check rear seat belts.

Fail 31 Jan 2017 105,187 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Both wiper blade deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 14 Jan 2017 100,036 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 99,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,771 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 99,223 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 97,770 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 94,994 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 91,473 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 85,568 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 85,565 miles

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

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 80,186 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 75,429 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 59,343 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 48,986 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 48,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P759 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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P759 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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