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P992 PTU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,760 mi
Last recorded141,760 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 PTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 141,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill panel corroded through out of prescribed area

Nearside Rear body mounting panel corroded through near tow bar

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear centre body mounting corroded through

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

Offside Front out rigger corroded through

Offside Rear centre body mounting corroded through

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside triangle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear both nearside and offside chassis rails corroded

Rear propshaft rubber coupling split

Slightly long pedal travel, but no creep

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber ram covers missing

engine oil on minimum mark

Fail 8 Feb 2016 141,749 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner sill panel corroded through out of prescribed area

Nearside Rear body mounting panel corroded through near tow bar

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear centre body mounting corroded through

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

Offside Front Inner sill panel corroded through out of prescribed area

Offside Front out rigger corroded through

Offside Rear centre body mounting corroded through

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside triangle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear both nearside and offside chassis rails corroded

Rear propshaft rubber coupling split

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber ram covers missing

engine oil on minimum mark

Pass 10 Feb 2015 134,375 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 129,014 miles

slight corrosion to inner sill panels under vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2013 125,328 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 125,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 May 2012 121,869 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 121,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 116,812 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 116,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 112,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2010 111,933 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 106,935 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 106,646 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 100,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 92,578 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 92,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 83,944 miles

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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P992 PTU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P992 PTU, 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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P992 PTU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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