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P801 GAW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,771 mi
Last recorded135,771 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 GAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2015 135,771 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both centre mountings on body (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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at door aperture and floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Not possible to check all brake pipes because of rust protection.

Pass 29 Nov 2014 131,522 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 129,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 128,123 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 128,123 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 124,153 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 124,153 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 112,667 miles

2 x caliper brake pipes showing corrosion

2 x front brake pipes showing corrosion

2 x trailing arm mounts showing wear

exhaust system showing corrosion

o.s.r. outer sill corroded

track rod end gators splitting

Pass 28 Sep 2009 99,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 85,802 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front brake showing wear

n.s.r top shock bush showing wear

Pass 6 Oct 2008 85,802 miles

front brake showing wear

n.s.r top shock bush showing wear

Pass 4 Sep 2007 74,020 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,577 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 66,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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P801 GAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P801 GAW, 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 P801 GAW registered?

P801 GAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P801 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P801 GAW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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