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P942 PDX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,610 mi
Last recorded146,610 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 PDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 146,610 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 30 Jan 2017 143,925 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 135,024 miles

boot floor corroded (non-structural)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear shockers upper and lower bushes have play

nearside front body mount corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 135,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

boot floor corroded (non-structural)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear shockers upper and lower bushes have play

nearside front body mount corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 151,636 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 121,571 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 113,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 113,723 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 110,448 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 106,827 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 102,736 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 91,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2009 91,312 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 82,950 miles

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2007 75,614 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber top bushes worn

number plates in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2006 68,446 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 61,657 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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P942 PDX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P942 PDX, 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 P942 PDX registered?

P942 PDX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P942 PDX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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