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P955 SPV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,800 mi
Last recorded170,800 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 SPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 170,800 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 169,667 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 152,030 miles

Under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2015 139,070 miles

all tyres perished

both front inner wings corroded

oil leaks

patches of heavy corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2015 139,070 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 137,452 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 137,452 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 134,433 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underside corrosion

Pass 25 May 2012 133,548 miles

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

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 19 May 2011 133,548 miles

n/s/c sills heavy corrosion

patches of corrosion

Fail 19 May 2011 133,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/c sills heavy corrosion

patches of corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2010 130,269 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 122,129 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both sides c post corroded but no holes

Pass 4 Apr 2008 108,763 miles

welding repairs covered in undersill

Fail 3 Apr 2008 108,755 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 94,788 miles

some play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Mar 2007 94,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2006 84,266 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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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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