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P902 WGH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,564 mi
Last recorded185,564 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP902 WGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 185,564 miles

Both sides inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper corner slight damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tail pipe of exhaust slight deterioration

Under side of vehicle muddy

Pass 25 Feb 2020 185,268 miles

All four inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Nearside Front Bumper corner slight damage

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively Outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tail pipe of exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 15 Feb 2019 185,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer of exhaust slight deterioration n

Pass 2 Feb 2018 185,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 184,605 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 184,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 181,279 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 181,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 177,128 miles

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

corrosion to nearside front wheel arch but is out of perscribed area

corrosion to offside front wheel arch out of perscribed area

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2013 172,279 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 168,111 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 149,606 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 149,606 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 7 Apr 2010 140,192 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR REFLECTOR CRACKED & DAMAGED

Fail 30 Mar 2010 140,192 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

OFFSIDE REAR REFLECTOR CRACKED & DAMAGED

Pass 1 Apr 2009 128,078 miles

OFFSIDE REAR REFLECTOR DAMAGED

Fail 31 Mar 2009 128,078 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR REFLECTOR DAMAGED

Pass 1 Apr 2008 112,966 miles

OFFSIDE REAR REFLECTOR CRACKED & DAMAGED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR TOP SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTINGS

Fail 31 Mar 2008 112,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR REFLECTOR CRACKED & DAMAGED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR TOP SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTINGS

Pass 29 Mar 2007 100,398 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE DRAG LINK END

SLIGHT MOVMENT IN REAR TOP SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES BOTH SIDES

Fail 29 Mar 2007 100,398 miles

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

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE DRAG LINK END

SLIGHT MOVMENT IN REAR TOP SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES BOTH SIDES

Pass 24 Mar 2006 87,686 miles

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 WGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P902 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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P902 WGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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