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P937 WAX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

171,245 mi
Last recorded171,245 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 WAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 171,245 miles

All four tyres cracked throughout tread and sidewalls.

Centre Rear seat belt mechanism exposed.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front body mount prescribed area heavily corroded

Nearside Front seatbelt mechanism exposed.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front body mount prescribed area heavily corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch body mount prescribed area heavily corroded

Offside Rear seat belt mechanism exposed.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 171,213 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside engine bay (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired plate weld not complete at wheel arch/ inner body area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired plate weld not completed at door frame and outer sill (5.2.6)

All four tyres cracked throughout tread and sidewalls.

Centre Rear seat belt mechanism exposed.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front body mount prescribed area heavily corroded

Nearside Front seatbelt mechanism exposed.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front body mount prescribed area heavily corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch body mount prescribed area heavily corroded

Offside Rear seat belt mechanism exposed.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 171,127 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

All four tyres cracked throughout tread and sidewalls.

Nearside Front body mount prescribed area heavily corroded

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre mount at inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front body mount prescribed area heavily corroded.

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

Offside centre body mount prescribed area (footwell) heavily corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 166,657 miles

Both front brake pipes coated in copper grease. Unable to confirm if renewed. (Previously mentioned on VT30 failure item 3.6.B.2c)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Hole in offside rear wheel arch. Cannot determine if within offside rear seat belt prescribed area due to internal covers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Weld repair to nearside rear rear selt belt mount prescribed area cannot be fully assessed as is partially covered by interior trims.

Weld repair to nearside rear seat belt front mount prescribed area cannot be fully assessed as is partially cover by interior trims.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 166,629 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Hole in offside rear wheel arch. Cannot determine if within offside rear seat belt prescribed area due to internal covers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 162,213 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

rear body mounts corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 162,213 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

rear body mounts corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 154,570 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 146,164 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2011 146,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 134,487 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 122,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 122,142 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 109,295 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 89,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 89,261 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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P937 WAX 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 56.3%.

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 P937 WAX, 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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P937 WAX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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