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P913 WFG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,609 mi
Last recorded157,609 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP913 WFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 157,609 miles

ns and os inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 148,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 139,878 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 139,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 130,665 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s step corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 130,659 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s side step corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 117,803 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 98,560 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 83,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 83,947 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,569 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,760 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 72,642 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 70,139 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 68,389 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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P913 WFG 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 80%.

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 P913 WFG, 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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P913 WFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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