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P97 XWV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,297 mi
Last recorded132,297 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 XWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 May 2019 132,297 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 124,330 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 115,674 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 110,232 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 May 2015 100,769 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 93,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrsion on outer body sills

indicators flash near max speed

nearside front headlight dim

propshaft rubber splitting

slight play at nearside front hub assembly

Pass 14 May 2013 91,410 miles

2x track rod covers splitting

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

rear propshaft rubber joint beginning to split

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 May 2012 88,649 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 85,170 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2010 80,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2009

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

Pass 13 May 2008 69,272 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 63,622 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 57,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 57,299 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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P97 XWV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P97 XWV, 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 P97 XWV registered?

P97 XWV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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