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P803 UAV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,614 mi
Last recorded125,614 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 UAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2012 125,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED !

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all springs are corroded

front panel behind lights is ex. corroded

n/s/f inner arch area is ex. corroded

n/s/r tyre is deteriorated

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 118,689 miles

3rd row seats in stowed position

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both n/s and o/s inner wings heavily corroded but not in prescribed area

child seat fitted to o/s/r preventing full inspection of adult belt

n/s 3rd row seat removed,seat belt still in place

n/s and o/s 2nd from front body mounts excessively corroded but body secure

o/s/r bump stop is missing

Fail 21 Jun 2011 118,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

3rd row seats in stowed position

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both n/s and o/s inner wings heavily corroded but not in prescribed area

child seat fitted to o/s/r preventing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r bump stop is missing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 106,352 miles

Foot brake travel appears long but does not reach stop

Front of front inner wings corroded but not in prescribed area

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

O/s tow bar mounting bolt is too short not allowing the nylok portion of the nut to touch the thread.

O/s/r bump stop missing

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

Rear brake discs are pitted but not to excess

Rear inner wheel arches have extensive repairs from the inside they appear to be continuously seam welded

Sills are covered by plastic trims

Fail 10 Jun 2010 106,349 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Foot brake travel appears long but does not reach stop

Front of front inner wings corroded but not in prescribed area

O/s tow bar mounting bolt is too short not allowing the nylok portion of the nut to touch the thread.

O/s/r bump stop missing

Rear brake discs are pitted but not to excess

Rear inner wheel arches have extensive repairs from the inside they appear to be continuously seam welded

Sills are covered by plastic trims

Pass 3 Feb 2009 100,414 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 100,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 95,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 95,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 88,332 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 88,332 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 79,603 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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P803 UAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P803 UAV, 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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P803 UAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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