MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,106 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
under body covered in sealant
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember corroded outside of perscibed area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember corroded outside of perscribed area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coolant leak on expansion bottle
oil leak
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember corroded outside of perscibed area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember corroded outside of perscribed area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coolant leak on expansion bottle
oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
offside rear disc corroded on inner face of disc
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
offside rear disc corroded on inner face of disc
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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P879 WGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 P879 WGH, 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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P879 WGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 1997.
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