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P790 MWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,428 mi
Last recorded128,428 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 MWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 128,428 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 123,099 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 123,079 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 117,441 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 117,434 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 112,086 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 112,086 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 106,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 98,708 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 92,626 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 84,394 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 75,459 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 75,459 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 64,138 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,873 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 54,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear top shocker bushes worn no movement

Pass 24 Jun 2005 50,724 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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P790 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P790 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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What year was P790 MWP registered?

P790 MWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P790 MWP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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