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P983 LWA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,536 mi
Last recorded131,536 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 LWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 131,536 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 131,484 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 125,699 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 120,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 115,358 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 109,113 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 109,056 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 101,446 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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P983 LWA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P983 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 P983 LWA registered?

P983 LWA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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