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P770 XPN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,159 mi
Last recorded125,159 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 XPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 125,159 miles

Front light mist of oil o/s & n/s/f axle ends

Front o/s & n/s/f wipers leave light marks after wipe

Front slight play in o/s & n/s/f wheel bearings

Front track rod end rubbers perishing

LPG tank straps corroded

light covering of mud underside of whole car

Pass 22 Nov 2016 123,784 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing 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)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak from engine gearbox and axles ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 123,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and rear inner sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 119,759 miles

suspension components+panels corroded,fuel lines corroded,slight play in steering,oil leaks,exhaust slight leaks,suspension bushes wearing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 117,467 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 117,461 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 113,405 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion to both outer sills

nearside rear bump stop missing

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 113,384 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion to both outer sills

nearside rear bump stop missing

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 104,376 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 97,434 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres worn

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2011 97,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Oct 2010 94,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both rear body mounts

centre seat belt stalk surround cracked

damp around steering pipes

damp around steering pump

o/s front door pillar is corroded

rear exhaust mount perished

rear of fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2009 89,686 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 67,162 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 66,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 50,527 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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P770 XPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P770 XPN, 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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P770 XPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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