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P164 LOX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,390 mi
Last recorded84,390 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 LOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 84,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play propshaft rubber drive flange perishing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion on outriggers and around floor/body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on drivers side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear door step corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 84,236 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front swivels slightly damp

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

Oil leak ()

Rear door step corroded

Slight corrosion to all suspension components

Slight corrosion/blistering throughout chassis and out riggers

Pass 9 Dec 2017 84,252 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front (2.4.A.3)

all 4 brake discs slight surface corrosion

slight surface corrosion on both chassis rails

Fail 4 Dec 2015 84,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shocker turret (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shocker turret (2.4.C.3c)

rear step corroded

slight surface corrosion on rear chassis rails

Pass 21 Jul 2009 82,321 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 76,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 64,780 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,243 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)

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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P164 LOX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P164 LOX, 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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P164 LOX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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