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P792 PRJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,683 mi
Last recorded171,683 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP792 PRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 171,683 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All over body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 163,849 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front trackrod end rubber perished

both rear trailing arms bush perished

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2018 163,849 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing osf/ osr (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear trailing arms bush perished

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2017 163,373 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear door shut (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember in front of rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

rear cross member

Fail 7 Sep 2017 163,373 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear door shut (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember in front of rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

rear cross member

Pass 2 Sep 2016 162,633 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 158,788 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 155,814 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 155,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 152,528 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 152,526 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012
Fail 19 Apr 2012 147,185 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 144,916 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 141,614 miles

Oil leak

off side front flitch under bonnet corroded but not structual

Fail 4 May 2010 141,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side front flitch under bonnet corroded but not structual

Pass 30 Jul 2009 132,614 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 132,614 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2008 120,313 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 120,313 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 109,747 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 97,410 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 97,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 87,370 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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P792 PRJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P792 PRJ, 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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P792 PRJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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