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P799 WFE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

227,331 mi
Last recorded227,331 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 WFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 227,331 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 215,387 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 215,387 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 192,776 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 179,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 163,629 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 148,633 miles

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

front tyres uneven tread wear

spare wheel mount corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2008 148,596 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

front tyres uneven tread wear

spare wheel mount corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 134,000 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 113,648 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 113,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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P799 WFE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P799 WFE, 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 P799 WFE registered?

P799 WFE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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