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P768 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,253 mi
Last recorded189,253 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2016 189,253 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust tailpipe missing

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2015 185,961 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 179,925 miles

engine oiley

Fail 21 May 2013 169,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 169,224 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 156,358 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 146,140 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 146,140 miles

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

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

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

Both Front inner wings holed, not within 30cms of anything major

Both sides rear body panels holed

Front discs slightly worn

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear discs corroded

Wipers poor

Pass 13 May 2010 139,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2010 139,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 135,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 130,174 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 130,087 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 124,956 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 119,969 miles

osf and nsf side windows tinted

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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P768 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P768 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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What year was P768 MWP registered?

P768 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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