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P825 WOU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,805 mi
Last recorded105,805 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP825 WOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 105,805 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2015 105,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2014 101,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 98,253 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 98,217 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 93,812 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 93,786 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedal slightly spongey

Pass 2 Jun 2011 93,354 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 92,195 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 91,218 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 91,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2008 90,486 miles

Gear oil starting to leak into parking brake drum

Pass 28 Apr 2007 87,426 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 87,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2006 81,669 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 81,669 miles

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

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

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

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

rear rubber drive coupling detiorated

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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P825 WOU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P825 WOU, 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 P825 WOU registered?

P825 WOU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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