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P985 LWA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,243 mi
Last recorded137,243 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 LWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 137,243 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 137,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 128,236 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 128,234 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 116,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 103,324 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 103,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 88,018 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 85,609 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 79,654 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 73,558 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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P985 LWA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P985 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 P985 LWA registered?

P985 LWA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P985 LWA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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