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P165 UCA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,451 mi
Last recorded154,451 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 UCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 154,451 miles

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

general surface corrosion all over underside

Pass 11 Jan 2016 149,021 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 144,164 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 139,061 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 134,753 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 130,187 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 123,563 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 123,403 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear body work damaged

offside front fog lamp in operative

oil level on minimum.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 118,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 113,831 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 113,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 109,165 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 109,162 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 104,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P165 UCA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P165 UCA, 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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P165 UCA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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