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P802 SWP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,432 mi
Last recorded187,432 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 SWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 187,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 26 Nov 2022 184,144 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 184,138 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 179,157 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 173,688 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear arch corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2020 173,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2019 167,488 miles

1, slight hub movement n/s front. 2, engine bay misting in oil . 3, front bumper loose end fixings deteriorating. 4, rear bump stops missing .

Pass 12 Feb 2018 162,747 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 162,747 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 158,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 152,799 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

offside hub seal

Fail 1 Feb 2016 152,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

offside hub seal

Pass 12 Feb 2015 147,974 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

swivel joints slight leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 147,974 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

swivel joints slight leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 143,223 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 143,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 136,278 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 136,227 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 126,950 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 196,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 117,783 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 111,348 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009
Pass 14 Jan 2008 94,535 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 84,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 76,336 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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P802 SWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P802 SWP, 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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P802 SWP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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