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P982 CFT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,282 mi
Last recorded144,282 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 CFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2014 144,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside tracker joint seal plate corroded badly

Pass 30 Sep 2013 137,909 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 137,744 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 133,984 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F sil corroded

N/S/R body mounting corroded and insecure (not affecting the security of body)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion on body of vehicle

corrosion on chassis of vehicle

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 133,976 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F sil corroded

N/S/R body mounting corroded and insecure (not affecting the security of body)

O/S/F sil of vehicle corroded + holed

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion on body of vehicle

corrosion on chassis of vehicle

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 130,435 miles

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

N/S/R bumper end missing

signs of corrosion on body mountings

Pass 30 Sep 2010 126,459 miles

O/S/F + N/S/F hub seal retainer corroded + broken but not leaking

corrosion on chassis of vehicle

corrosion to body + body mountings of vehicle

engine oil leak

front - rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2010 126,459 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F + N/S/F hub seal retainer corroded + broken but not leaking

corrosion on chassis of vehicle

corrosion to body + body mountings of vehicle

engine oil leak

front - rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 122,088 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 122,088 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 117,199 miles

engine oil leak

signs of corrosion on front + rear chassis sections

Fail 23 Sep 2008 117,199 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

signs of corrosion on front + rear chassis sections

Pass 25 Sep 2007 111,496 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 100,396 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 100,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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

FRONT WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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P982 CFT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P982 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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What year was P982 CFT registered?

P982 CFT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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