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P998 TYG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

189,621 mi
Last recorded189,621 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 TYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 189,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 189,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 189,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014

all welding covered by substance unable to check properly-second hand rear shockers fitted and lower bushes have slight play in them-floor welded from inside-front inner arches welded from top bonett area-[

shocker corroded-diff damp

shocker corroded-diff damp-both front track rod ends slight play

steering idlers slight play-rear and front inner arches corroded-inner and outer sills coroded-front balljoints have slight play in them-rear bearings have slight play in them-rear coil springs corroded-brake pipes covered

Fail 23 Dec 2013

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

shocker corroded-diff damp

shocker corroded-diff damp-both front track rod ends slight play

steering idlers slight play-rear and front inner arches corroded-inner and outer sills coroded-front balljoints have slight play in them-rear bearings have slight play in them-rear coil springs corroded-brake pipes covered

Pass 24 Jan 2013 169,915 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 169,118 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 161,509 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2011 161,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 153,105 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 153,105 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 146,342 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bad oil leaks

Fail 5 Jan 2010 146,342 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bad oil leaks

Pass 24 Dec 2008 136,442 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2008 136,442 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 125,541 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 125,540 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 115,829 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 115,829 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 103,220 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 103,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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P998 TYG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 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 P998 TYG, 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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P998 TYG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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