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P882 XWS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,824 mi
Last recorded115,824 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 XWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2008 115,824 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2008 115,824 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2007 101,363 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 101,056 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 87,451 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s rear arch in door corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2005 76,855 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 76,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P882 XWS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P882 XWS, 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 P882 XWS registered?

P882 XWS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P882 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P882 XWS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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