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P762 MHE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

200,137 mi
Last recorded200,137 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 MHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 200,137 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear bump stops missing

Fail 18 Feb 2014 200,137 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Feb 2013 186,349 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

park brake lever button sticks

play in steering joints

spots of surface corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,272 miles

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

nearside front bumper end cap missing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 165,079 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 165,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch

off side rear door does not open from outside

Fail 16 Jun 2010 165,006 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

rear disc badly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 152,154 miles

Oil leak

off side rear door not opening from outside

Fail 17 Jun 2009 152,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

off side rear door not opening from outside

Pass 23 May 2008 139,896 miles

both outer sills corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded in none testable area

Fail 22 May 2008 139,894 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both outer sills corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded in none testable area

Pass 15 Jun 2007 129,488 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 129,488 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 119,156 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2006 119,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2005 107,994 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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P762 MHE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P762 MHE, 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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P762 MHE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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