MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,737 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear sills corroded
oil leak
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
emissions limits were tested and met,but the DSM could not measure the readings
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both inner front upper arches heavily corroded
tailpipe corroded
o/s outer sill corroded
o/s/r bump stop missing
o/s/r bump stop rubber missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak offside
rear brake discs rusting
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
oil leak offside
rear brake discs rusting
o/s front inner wing
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Non obligatory mirror damaged
bonnet catch release cable is excessively tight but operational
brake pedal feels soft but operates correctly
engine mounting system has been modified from manufacturer specification whilist not pretty appears to be holding the engine securley
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P783 TRP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 P783 TRP, 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 P783 TRP registered?
P783 TRP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 July 1997.
Is P783 TRP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P783 TRP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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