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P93 DWN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

189,101 mi
Last recorded189,101 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 DWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 189,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 187,074 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 182,369 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 175,461 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 174,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills have corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills have corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 172,489 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 172,481 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Drop arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 171,115 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 171,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and nearside front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 169,252 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 169,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 167,460 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 165,310 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 165,308 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 161,350 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 161,347 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 156,310 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 156,303 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 148,989 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 148,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 143,627 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 137,759 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 137,753 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 130,778 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar link gaiter split

slight movement from drag link ball joint

slight movement rear triangle bushes

Pass 12 Feb 2008 124,572 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 115,336 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 104,428 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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P93 DWN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P93 DWN, 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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P93 DWN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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