MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,800 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Body not fully secure Both sides (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Back axal (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Body has slight corrosion Under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under body corrosion
all tyres perished
both front inner wings corroded
oil leaks
patches of heavy corrosion
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all tyres perished
both front inner wings corroded
oil leaks
patches of heavy corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front inner wings heavy corrosion
n/s/f a post holed
o/s/f tyre perished
oil leaks
patches of heavy corrosion
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front inner wings heavy corrosion
n/s/f a post holed
o/s/f tyre perished
oil leaks
patches of heavy corrosion
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
underside corrosion
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
heavy underside corrosion
n/s/c sills heavy corrosion
patches of corrosion
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/c sills heavy corrosion
patches of corrosion
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
patches of corrosion
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both sides c post corroded but no holes
welding repairs covered in undersill
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corosion in o/s/r door shut
corrosion to chassis outriggers
corrosion to outer sills
n/s/f flexi hose damp
play in front hubs
rear top shock bushes worn
some play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
some play in n/s/f wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P955 SPV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 P955 SPV, 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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P955 SPV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 1997.
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