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P959 NOG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,142 mi
Last recorded99,142 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 NOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 99,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 98,818 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 97,391 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 95,813 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,919 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,152 miles

Oil leak engine ()

heavely undersealed

Fail 16 Mar 2017 92,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak engine ()

heavely undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,043 miles

Corrosion to chassis rails, body and subframes

Corrosion to front power steering pipes

Engine oil leaks

O/s/r tyre carcass starting to deteriorate

Some deterioration to front steering ball joint boots

Fail 15 Mar 2016 90,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,429 miles

Oil leak

underside undersealed including brake pipes

Fail 16 Mar 2015 86,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

underside undersealed including brake pipes

Fail 25 Nov 2014 86,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Corrosion left front splash shield

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Right rear bump stop loose

Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,574 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2013 74,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,373 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops missing

plastic outer cover sills fitted

repairs to nearside/offside inner/outer sills

Fail 9 Oct 2012 64,337 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops missing

plastic outer cover sills fitted

repairs to nearside/offside inner/outer sills

Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,452 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 57,141 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,158 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise rear floor pan corossion appearing

Fail 30 Jul 2009 52,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise rear floor pan corossion appearing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 47,403 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 47,403 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,466 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 35,464 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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P959 NOG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P959 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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P959 NOG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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