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D12 COP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

223,995 mi
Last recorded223,995 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 COP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 223,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 223,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 221,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 218,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/75 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 214,900 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 214,900 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 209,171 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 209,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 206,112 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 202,478 miles

serious oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2016 202,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing droplink (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing droplink (2.4.E.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

serious oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2015 200,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering arm bush (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 200,480 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering arm bush (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 189,009 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 174,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 168,096 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 164,281 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 8 Nov 2011 164,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 149,607 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 149,349 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 144,981 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 141,889 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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D12 COP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D12 COP, 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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D12 COP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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