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P983 UGN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,825 mi
Last recorded124,825 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 124,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2017 118,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2016 112,213 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 105,263 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

oil leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,240 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,511 miles

N/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 Sep 2013 92,510 miles

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

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

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

N/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,011 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,101 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 86,364 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 84,443 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 82,931 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 81,804 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 81,772 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 80,171 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,171 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 78,858 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 UGN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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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P983 UGN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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