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P982 UGN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

245,136 mi
Last recorded245,136 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 UGN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 245,136 miles

body / floor corroded...poor...only passes because no rear seats fitted

oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2015 242,420 miles

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

rear shock absorber bushs worn

Fail 28 Feb 2015 242,282 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear shock absorber bushs worn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 236,609 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion repair painted

rear shock absorber mountings worn

Fail 3 Mar 2014 236,438 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 232,052 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches in door openings corroded and holed

both sills corroding

brake fluid level low

rear seats and seat belts removed

Fail 24 Mar 2012 226,579 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s headlight loose

o/s/f hub worn and leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2012 226,579 miles

n/s headlight loose

o/s/f hub worn and leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2011 220,698 miles

Battery tray corroded and holed.

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

Offside front inner wing has corrosion.

Offside front/centre has slight corrosion within 30cm.

Fail 9 Apr 2011 220,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery tray corroded and holed.

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

Offside front inner wing has corrosion.

Offside front/centre has slight corrosion within 30cm.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 209,712 miles

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

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Apr 2010 209,524 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear discs in poor condition

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2009 198,467 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 189,562 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 189,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2007 171,212 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 170,725 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 152,307 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 152,083 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UGN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UGN, 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 UGN registered?

P982 UGN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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