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P772 EDV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,507 mi
Last recorded118,507 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP772 EDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2015 118,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres perished and starting to split

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

Fuel filler rubber hose pulling away from pipe and clip missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow bar mounting bolts nuts badly corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 117,692 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs scored

Fail 24 May 2012 117,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs scored

Fail 19 May 2011 109,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear brake discs corroding

Pass 19 May 2011 109,298 miles

front & rear brake discs corroding

Pass 21 May 2010 100,417 miles

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

n/s rear brake back plate corroded.

Fail 22 May 2009 93,452 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 93,452 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 86,961 miles

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

bulkhead rusting by servo mounting bracket

rear floor pan rusting

rear tyres & o/s front tyres cracking on tread pattern

Fail 8 May 2008 86,961 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

bulkhead rusting by servo mounting bracket

rear floor pan rusting

rear tyres & o/s front tyres cracking on tread pattern

Pass 19 May 2007 80,906 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 76,168 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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P772 EDV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P772 EDV, 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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P772 EDV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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