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P163 XNP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,255 mi
Last recorded102,255 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 XNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2012 102,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.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 Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside front bumper missing

nearside front flitch corroded

offside lower A post corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,352 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 77,854 miles

centre rear o/s has slight corrosion

o/s and n/s rear seat belt buckle covers missing

o/s front door post corroded

rear discs inner face pitted

Fail 8 Jun 2010 77,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front dorr post A CORRODED

o/s rear and centre rear seat belt buckles covers missing

rear discs inner face pitted

Pass 11 Jul 2009 75,139 miles

n/s rear seat belt cover missing centre rear seat belt cover missing o/s front body to gassis mount corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,398 miles

o/s/front indicater damaged

plastic covers missing centre row n/s and centre

Fail 17 Jul 2008 72,397 miles

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

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

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

o/s/front indicater damaged

plastic covers missing centre row n/s and centre

Pass 11 Apr 2007 67,469 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 67,469 miles

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

covers around o/s n/s rear seat belt buckles missing

Pass 7 Feb 2006 62,925 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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P163 XNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P163 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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P163 XNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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