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P990 LWA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,702 mi
Last recorded194,702 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 LWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 194,702 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 187,195 miles

Gearbox mounting corroded!

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 180,164 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle battery loose!!

Pass 24 May 2011 173,379 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 166,005 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 155,440 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 143,854 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2008 143,854 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 132,684 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 132,684 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 124,667 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 124,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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P990 LWA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P990 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 P990 LWA registered?

P990 LWA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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