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P943 NOG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,215 mi
Last recorded91,215 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 NOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 91,215 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 91,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 87,106 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 87,106 miles

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

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

EXCESSIVE CORROSSION NOTICED ON UNDERSIDE OF CAR BUT NOT AFFECTING BRAKES OR STEERING

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

both front swivel hubs leaking

Fail 21 Aug 2007 81,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

The o/s and n/s rear body mountings are rusty.

The o/s rear arch is rusty.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 81,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

The o/s and n/s rear body mountings are rusty.

The o/s rear arch is rusty.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 76,527 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 76,485 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

gearbox oil leak at output shaft

Oil leak

both front inner arches badly corroded

front no plate poor condition

gearbox oil leak

possible oil leak to front diff , but could be from engine

Pass 2 Jun 2005 73,474 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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P943 NOG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P943 NOG, 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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P943 NOG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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