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P763 XTX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

306,035 mi
Last recorded306,035 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 XTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2021 306,035 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 303,214 miles

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced nearside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced offside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 303,212 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced nearside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced offside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 298,600 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 291,128 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 204,110 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 276,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bump stops missing

undercarridge muddy, hindering inspection of components

Fail 6 Jan 2016 276,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bump stops missing

undercarridge muddy, hindering inspection of components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 269,131 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexi weak

steering box slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2015 269,131 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexi weak

steering box slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2014 256,896 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 23,907 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 226,309 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 226,274 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 213,140 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 197,955 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 197,915 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 185,022 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 169,311 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 169,301 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 150,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 132,877 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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P763 XTX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P763 XTX, 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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P763 XTX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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