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P788 NLT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

214,326 mi
Last recorded214,326 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 NLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 214,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush play in the king pin bearing at limit (2.5.A.3a)

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

all tyres starting to perish

corrosion rear floor but not in prescribed area

corrosion starting both "B" posts but not yet to excess

crack o/s bottom of screen not in view of road at this time

heavy corrosion both front inner wings but not structural on this model

heavy corrosion both rear quarter panels but not structural on this model

Fail 12 Aug 2017 214,310 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush play in the king pin bearing at limit (2.5.A.3a)

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

all tyres starting to perish

corrosion rear floor but not in prescribed area

corrosion starting both "B" posts but not yet to excess

crack o/s bottom of screen not in view of road at this time

heavy corrosion both front inner wings but not structural on this model

heavy corrosion both rear quarter panels but not structural on this model

Pass 24 Mar 2015 209,752 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 203,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 203,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 198,410 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 193,093 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 187,780 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 182,479 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 181,886 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 178,082 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 174,621 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 170,637 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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P788 NLT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P788 NLT, 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 P788 NLT registered?

P788 NLT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P788 NLT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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