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P160 XNP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

131,140 mi
Last recorded131,140 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 XNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 131,140 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 130,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 130,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 127,169 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 127,099 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 120,791 miles

NS mirror cracked but not seriously affecting drivers view

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 2 Jan 2015 120,791 miles

NS mirror cracked but not seriously affecting drivers view

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 6 Feb 2014 120,787 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Drivers inner door handle missing

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wiper u/s

Pass 24 Jan 2013 120,785 miles

NS inner sill light corrosion

NSF inner wing light corrosion

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 24 Jan 2013 120,785 miles

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

NS inner sill light corrosion

NSF inner wing light corrosion

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 23 Sep 2011 120,775 miles

Brake fluid level low

Nearside mirror cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2011 120,769 miles

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

Front Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake fluid level low

Nearside mirror cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2011 120,749 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 119,185 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 116,456 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2007 109,114 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 109,114 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 99,281 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 99,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 96,793 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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P160 XNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P160 XNP, 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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P160 XNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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