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P889 SUR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,671 mi
Last recorded154,671 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 SUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 154,671 miles

Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion BODY MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion BODY MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 5 Sep 2017 154,671 miles

Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion BODY MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion BODY MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 12 Sep 2016 153,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 153,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 151,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 147,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2013 141,680 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 136,311 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 130,841 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2010 126,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 126,589 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 121,292 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 117,172 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2007 112,579 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2006 106,992 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 102,931 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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P889 SUR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P889 SUR, 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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P889 SUR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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