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P95 DPE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

101,765 mi
Last recorded101,765 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP95 DPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 101,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever close to end of travel

inner wings corroding both sides

slight leak from nearside exhaust manifold

Pass 31 Jan 2020 97,308 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,006 miles

Nearside Front hole in floorpan near to body mounting

Offside Rear hole in end of sill near to body mounting

both front inner wings corroded and holed

handbrake lever close to end of travel

offside front swivel housing leaking grease

one of the offside rear sidelights inop

various engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 1 Feb 2018 90,724 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front inner wing corroded

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Fail 1 Feb 2018 90,724 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner wing corroded

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jan 2017 83,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing has small corrosion hole

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

Offside Front inner wing has some corrosion holes

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

leak from offside front swivel housing

Fail 10 Jan 2017 83,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing has small corrosion hole

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

Offside Front inner wing has some corrosion holes

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

leak from offside front swivel housing

Pass 26 Jan 2016 72,154 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe area (7.1.2)

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

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

front inner wings starting to corrode both sides

Fail 26 Jan 2016 72,154 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe area (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner wings starting to corrode both sides

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,512 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,720 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks front and rear

Fail 21 Mar 2014 61,718 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks front and rear

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,909 miles

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

engine oil level very low

oil leaks

Fail 11 Mar 2013 58,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

engine oil level very low

oil leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,824 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nsr tyre - cut on the outer wall

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 55,824 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nsr tyre - cut on the outer wall

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,733 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

cut in nearside rear tyre

pas fluid below minimum level

Fail 18 Mar 2011

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

cut in nearside rear tyre

pas fluid below minimum level

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,121 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 511,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside headlamp washer jet damaged

oil leaks

rear exhaust rusty

rear no plate discolored

Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,938 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 48,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front tyres worn

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,143 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust start to rust

rear no. plate start to discolour

Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,351 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 46,351 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear no plate start to discolor

Pass 9 Mar 2006 44,391 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 44,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front and rear registration plates start to discolour

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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P95 DPE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 P95 DPE, 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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P95 DPE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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