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P818 SUW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

178,282 mi
Last recorded178,282 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 SUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 178,282 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 167,712 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 167,712 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 167,679 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all tyres slightly corroded

both front top suspension turrets corroded

crack in drivers side windscreen

gear oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 151,928 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)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f bulkhead corroded by floor

o/s/r tyre perished and underinflated and has a nail in it

Fail 24 Jul 2014 151,928 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f bulkhead corroded by floor

o/s/r tyre perished and underinflated and has a nail in it

Pass 14 May 2013 132,521 miles

slight oil leak front lower engine

Pass 23 Jun 2012 126,472 miles

some corrosion boot floor

some corrosion both front body mounts (behind front wheels)

some corrosion both front inner wheel arches

Fail 23 Jun 2012 126,472 miles

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

some corrosion boot floor

some corrosion both front body mounts (behind front wheels)

some corrosion both front inner wheel arches

Pass 1 Jul 2011 121,787 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 121,787 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 119,753 miles

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

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Fail 18 Jun 2010 119,749 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f hub seal leaking

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 116,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 116,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 114,563 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 114,563 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 111,610 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 110,558 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 110,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P818 SUW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P818 SUW, 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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P818 SUW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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