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P833 SUU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,030 mi
Last recorded180,030 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 SUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 180,030 miles

Oil leak ()

play in steering

slight play at both front wheels

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2016 179,904 miles

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

Oil leak ()

play in steering

slight play at both front wheels

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2015 171,182 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front caliper brake pipe slightly corroded

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2014 159,495 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 159,488 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 152,667 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 152,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

chassis corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 147,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2012 147,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 140,192 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 140,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 130,793 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 130,793 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 122,332 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 112,535 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 105,199 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 105,197 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 99,190 miles

slight inbalance to rear brakes

some damage to windscreen

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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P833 SUU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P833 SUU, 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 P833 SUU registered?

P833 SUU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P833 SUU safe to buy?

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