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P783 TRP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

165,737 mi
Last recorded165,737 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 TRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 165,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 163,551 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 159,357 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 155,146 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 151,033 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 6 Jun 2013 151,028 miles

o/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 114,087 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2011 141,695 miles

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

oil leak offside

rear brake discs rusting

Fail 6 May 2011 141,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak offside

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 15 Jun 2010 138,073 miles

o/s front inner wing

Pass 28 May 2009 134,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 130,100 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 130,100 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 121,766 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 112,151 miles

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.

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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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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P783 TRP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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