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P961 LWA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,420 mi
Last recorded169,420 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 LWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 169,420 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 169,403 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin rear half missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 167,214 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2020 164,192 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 157,233 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rubber bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 150,681 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 144,240 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all three (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Nov 2011 144,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 140,416 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front bumper low but solid

off side and near side inner wings corroded

rear brake disc s corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 138,392 miles

Oil leak

inner wings corroded

under boby corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2009 138,392 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

inner wings corroded

under boby corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2008 137,413 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 131,515 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 131,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

dampness around power steering fluid reservior

front to rear main feed brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2006 124,752 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 124,677 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

front inner brake pads worn low

front to rear main feed brake pipe slightly corroded

nail in offside front tyre and scrubbed on inner

nearside front swivel hub leaking

nearside reartyre worn low on edges

oil leak

power steering fluid reservoir hoses damp

rear wiper blade split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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P961 LWA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P961 LWA, 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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What year was P961 LWA registered?

P961 LWA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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