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P988 STU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,591 mi
Last recorded93,591 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 STU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 front tyers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

lot under seal

Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,097 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 93,097 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,557 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,800 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 84,735 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,922 miles

advise n/s front body mounting corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 82,912 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

advise n/s front body mounting corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,856 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 77,798 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

advise rear brake discs condition

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,068 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,908 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 70,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 64,671 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,625 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 51,865 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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P988 STU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P988 STU, 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 P988 STU registered?

P988 STU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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