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P954 VGE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 VGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 99,568 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 98,372 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,059 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 95,547 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 94,500 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres side wall cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,769 miles

both front tyres sidewall has slight damage

Fail 8 Feb 2016 93,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing both front leaking oil (2.5.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear prop shaft mounting worn.

both front tyres sidewall has slight damage

Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,322 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2015 93,322 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,636 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 91,606 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 89,260 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,663 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,883 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 78,883 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 75,956 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 70,268 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,454 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,360 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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P954 VGE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P954 VGE, 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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P954 VGE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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