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P976 CFT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,421 mi
Last recorded155,421 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 CFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 155,421 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 149,642 miles

body slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 145,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all side undersills and inner wing panels corroded

small holes in tail section of exhaust

Pass 15 Aug 2016 142,317 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

brake pipes showing signs of light corrosion

exhaust and mounts beginning to corrode

slight play in steering, suspension and bushes

Fail 15 Aug 2016 142,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

brake pipes showing signs of light corrosion

exhaust and mounts beginning to corrode

slight play in steering, suspension and bushes

Pass 6 May 2015 136,749 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

headlamp washers not working

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

rear of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2014 132,198 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 128,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 126,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

slight leak offside front swivel hub

Pass 20 May 2011 121,979 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 117,986 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 117,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 117,003 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 109,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 104,446 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 97,975 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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P976 CFT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P976 CFT, 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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P976 CFT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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