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P993 SNM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

215,409 mi
Last recorded215,409 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 SNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 215,409 miles

front & rear discs ….

Fail 11 Sep 2018 215,406 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BODY MOUNT/SILLS ... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH ABOVE WHEEL ... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILLS/BODY MOUNTS ... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired CORRODED .. (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired CORRODED... (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE DISCS FRONT/REAR ...

FRONT ANTI ROLLBAR BUSHES ….

PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ...

TYRES …...

Pass 9 Sep 2017 212,668 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 207,897 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 202,597 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 197,487 miles

corrosion present to body mounts

Fail 3 Sep 2014 197,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion present to body mounts

Pass 10 Sep 2013 192,411 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 191,613 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 191,210 miles

driver exteria door handle sticking

Pass 9 Oct 2009 188,347 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 188,347 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 174,772 miles

Cracking and perishing to various steering and suspension bushes

Stone chips in windscreen/ Off side rear lower sidelight in op/ Front brake discs corroded and pitted/ All coil springs are corroded/ Surface corrosion to other brake pipes/ Rear brake pads are worn low/ Cracking and perishing to various steering and

Fail 20 Sep 2008 174,764 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Cracking and perishing to various steering and suspension bushes

Stone chips in windscreen/ Off side rear lower sidelight in op/ Front brake discs corroded and pitted/ All coil springs are corroded/ Surface corrosion to other brake pipes/ Rear brake pads are worn low/ Cracking and perishing to various steering and

Pass 17 Aug 2007 164,350 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 164,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 139,577 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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P993 SNM 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 70.6%.

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 P993 SNM, 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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P993 SNM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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