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P902 NWJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,872 mi
Last recorded129,872 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP902 NWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 129,872 miles

exhaust corroded

slight diff oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2012 125,627 miles

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

Offside and nearside inner cills corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2012 125,627 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside and nearside inner cills corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 121,998 miles

Battery weak

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre body mountings have corrosion on the cill

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

Prop shaft doughnut split

Steering joint dust covers split.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 121,998 miles

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

Battery weak

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre body mountings have corrosion on the cill

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

Prop shaft doughnut split

Steering joint dust covers split.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 117,701 miles

Nearside exterior mirror damaged

Offside cill corroded near body mountings front and rear

Oil leak

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

Rear prop shaft rubber doughnut worn

Rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Fail 9 Feb 2010 117,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside exterior mirror damaged

Offside cill corroded near body mountings front and rear

Oil leak

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

Rear prop shaft rubber doughnut worn

Rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Pass 15 Jan 2009 113,078 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 113,078 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 109,696 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 109,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 106,112 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 106,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 102,820 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 102,816 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.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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P902 NWJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P902 NWJ, 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 P902 NWJ registered?

P902 NWJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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