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P892 WGH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,417 mi
Last recorded139,417 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 WGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 139,417 miles

front brake pads getting low

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside door handle/latch mech is stiff from inside and outside - recommend adjustment to improve operation

nearside front bodymount perscribed area slightly corroded

nearside mirror cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside and ofside front hub bearings

Fail 26 Aug 2009 139,417 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside door handle/latch mech is stiff from inside and outside - recommend adjustment to improve operation

nearside front bodymount perscribed area slightly corroded

nearside mirror cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside and ofside front hub bearings

Fail 27 Jul 2009 138,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 128,363 miles

central locking in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2007 112,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2006 94,478 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 94,478 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 72,803 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 72,803 miles

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

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

Propshaft rubber coupling cracked

Rear axle top tie bar bush (o/s) worn

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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P892 WGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P892 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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P892 WGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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