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P848 WOU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,637 mi
Last recorded149,637 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 WOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 149,637 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 148,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 138,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 13,278 miles

Corrosions to both rear inner wheel arches, rear door shuts, floors & sills

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front steel brake pipe rusty

Nearside rear steel brake pipe rusty.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake hose damp, no leaks found

Oil leak

Rear body mountings corroded.

Rear chassis box sections rusty.

Pass 8 May 2009 129,771 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate slightly poor condition

number plate lights slightly dim

Pass 3 Jun 2006 123,766 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front no.plate poor condition

Fail 31 May 2006 123,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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P848 WOU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P848 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 P848 WOU registered?

P848 WOU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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