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P776 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

201,457 mi
Last recorded201,457 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 201,457 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit in poor condition

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

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

bodywork damaged

rear seat removed

Fail 30 Nov 2021 201,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit in poor condition

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

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

bodywork damaged

rear seat removed

Pass 26 Nov 2020 196,717 miles

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Rear light unit in poor condition

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

all rear seats removed

bodywork damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2019 192,376 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 187,572 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top (5.3.2 (c))

bodywork damaged

front suspension noisy

offside front inner wing and both rear inner wheel aches and inner wing corroded and holed

oil leaks

rear lights taped up

rear seats and seat belts removed

Pass 20 Nov 2017 182,240 miles

body damaged

exhaust in poor condition

front suspension noisy

oil leaks

rear inner wheel arches corrode and holed

rear lights poor

rear propshaft u/j split

rear seats and seat belts removed

rear shocker bushes worn badly

Pass 28 Nov 2016 176,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear outriggers holed and corroded badly

both sills corroded and weak

footbrake performance low

offside rear light in poor condition

offside seat belt twisted

oil leaks

propshaft u/j split

rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear seats removed

rear shocker bushes worn

Fail 28 Nov 2016 176,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

both rear outriggers holed and corroded badly

both sills corroded and weak

footbrake performance low

offside rear light in poor condition

offside seat belt twisted

oil leaks

propshaft u/j split

rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear seats removed

rear shocker bushes worn

Pass 3 Nov 2015 171,348 miles

outer sills very rusty and weak

free play in nearside rear wheel bearing

offside rear light in poor condition

oil leaks

rear inner wheel arches rusty and weak

wiper blades poor

Fail 11 Nov 2014 167,050 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear shocker bushes worn badly

floor and sills rusty

freeplay in nearside rear wheel bearing

offside front seat belt twisted

rear drop links worn badly

underbody very dirty

Pass 11 Nov 2014 167,050 miles

both rear shocker bushes worn badly

floor and sills rusty

freeplay in nearside rear wheel bearing

offside front seat belt twisted

rear drop links worn badly

underbody very dirty

Fail 12 Nov 2013 162,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 162,055 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 152,934 miles

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

o/s and n/s body slight corrosion

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2012 152,908 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s and n/s body slight corrosion

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2011 142,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 137,415 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 137,399 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 131,419 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 128,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 128,099 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 120,555 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 120,555 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 118,698 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 118,698 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 109,582 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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P776 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P776 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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P776 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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